Polysom Technologist Lead-Mercy Sleep Center

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Polysom Technologist Lead-Mercy Sleep Center','Full-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','Days','Days','80','80','None','None','IOWA-WEST DES MOINES-MERCY WEST LAKES','','!*!GENERAL
SUMMARY:


Supervises the work flow of the
technologists in the clinic under the general direction of the Manager.  Assists with education, orientation, quality
assurance, and policies and procedures. 
Supervises the maintenance of the Alice 5 systems and continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices.

                  

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:


Acts as a contact person for all technical issues within the department
on all shifts.Shares call time with the Manager.Monitors staff performance, provides feedback for performance appraisals,
and consults with the Manager on recruitment and hiring of technical staff.Supervises work assignments of technical staff, thereby ensuring the
efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.Maintains and oversees data management, including archiving of patient
data.Assists in day-to-day clinical operations, including scoring, patient
testing and clinic patients.Assists in monitoring of the quality assurance program for the Sleep
Center.Performs routine maintenance and troubleshoots all monitoring equipment
utilized within the department.Responsible for orientation and training of all new technical staff as
well as development of education programs for the technical staff.Responsible for logging in patients and reviewing CPAP pressures.Assist in maintaining and updating all technical policy and procedures.Performs materials management by maintaining appropriate inventory of
technical supplies.Assist in development of outreach programs in order to provide new
services.Discuss with the providers any problems or concerns with the
recorded/scored study.



























 




MARGINAL
FUNCTIONS:


Serves as resource person to other health care professional and
laypersons.Participates in meetings and on committees as requested.Other duties as assigned by the Clinic Manager.




','!*!MINIMUM
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an
associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR successful completion
of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with
a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or
equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required
of a Polysomnographic Technician.Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT)
as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.Three years of experience within the field of sleep medicine. Maintain active registry status as outlined by the BRPT.Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or
obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and
certification include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.Proof of
completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within
three (3) months of hire.










','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0142088','Mercy Medical Center','Polysom Technologist Lead-Mercy Sleep Center

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