MAIN FUNCTION: 

Provides support services for the Sleep Disorders Center.  In collaboration with the Medical Director and Director/Manager of Respiratory Services, the Sleep Center Assistant will perform clerical duties including but not limited to, accepting referrals, scheduling appointments, file management and assisting in the set-up of home sleep testing equipment. Reports to the Supervisor of Respiratory Services.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

**        1.         Is responsible for preparation, filing and storage of sleep studies.

 

Communicates with providers/offices regarding referrals for sleep testing.

 

**        3.         Gathers all required information to submit to prior-authorization for approval for testing

 

**        4.         Is responsible for scheduling In-Lab and Home sleep studies

 

**        5.         Completes pre-procedure phone calls to Sleep Center out-patients

 

**        6.         Cleans and processes non-disposable sleep testing equipment.

 

Demonstrates competency for the set-up for home sleep testing equipment, including teaching procedure to patients.

 

Demonstrates awareness of Patients’ Rights; treats patients/families with respect, dignity, and kindness.

 

 

Practices effective problem identification and problem solution skills.

 

 

Recognizes changes in patient status and advises appropriate personnel immediately.

 

 

Reviews employee handbook, revised policies and procedures, and bulletin board in order to maintain understanding of Arnot Health regulations and new relevant information.

 

Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution,

                        including the Medical Device Reporting Law.

 

Removes broken/defective equipment from service and notifies Director/Manager of issue.

 

Keeps Supervisor informed of all supply and equipment issues including the need to reorder.

 

Follows policies and procedures related to infection control and performs procedures using appropriate personal protective equipment and technique.

 

Participates in QI activities.  Demonstrates QI principles in daily work.

 

Identifies opportunities for improvement in communication, practice setting and working relationships, and implements methods for improvement.

 

Develops effective working relationships with all members of the health care team.

 

Is responsible for attending/completing all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.

 

Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health.

 

It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties that may be assigned.

 

EDUCATION:          

No formal education required.

 

EXPERIENCE:        

1-3 years clerical or hospital experience preferred.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Some lifting, reaching, and stooping.  Requires moderate physical effort. Frequently lifting 15 pounds, occasionally lifting 25 pounds.   

 

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I.  Tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

 

** A.D.A Essential Functions