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Baylor Scott & White Health

Polysomnography Tech III

Baylor Scott & White Health, Cedar Park, Texas, United States, 78613

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Job Summary . The Polysomnography Tech III coordinates the daily operations of the Sleep Laboratory, monitors and accesses Sleep Lab quality, policies and procedures, staff and equipment performance, communicates and educates patients and families regarding sleep disorders and treatments, and consults with referring physicians regarding patient results.

Essential Functions Of The Role

Performs polysomnographic studies in a clinical setting, including oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure titrations.

Scores studies and formulates reports for physician interpretation.

Documents all pertinent patient events according to department policy.

Communicates instructions, results, and relative information to patients, physicians, and family members.

Calibrates and performs routine and troubleshooting maintenance on equipment, contacting manufacturers for repairs as needed, notifying proper personnel for equipment problems, and ensuring infection control through cleaning.

Consults regularly with the Medical Director regarding patient studies.

Maintains standards for completeness of Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Control measurements.

Orients and trains new Sleep Lab employees.

Establishes and implements performance improvements including education and staff development.

Communicates concerns and/or problems with possible solutions to the Department Manager or Director.

Maintains a current and complete Policy and Procedure Manual.

Key Success Factors

Advanced understanding of Polysomnographic Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.

Ability to read, write and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Capacity to work under stressful conditions.

Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

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