The
Sleep Disorders Center has helped thousands of people sleep better since
1983.
Under general supervision, the Sleep Disorders Tech sets up and monitors
sleep disorder tests. Scores and evaluates polysomnograms. Performs routine maintenance
of sleep lab equipment. Acts as primary contact in providing physicians,
patients and Outreach accounts with diagnostic information and consultation
regarding all aspects of sleep disorders.
Essential Job Functions
•Maintains
ongoing knowledge on current trends and techniques in the field of sleep
disorders.
•Performs a variety of standard protocols for sleep disorders testing. Includes
setting up and monitoring the patient over a six-to-eight-hour period.
•Performs all forms of sleep studies except MSLT studies.
•Inputs test data, generates and distributes reports to referring physicians
and facilities. Completes reports necessary for certifications of medical
necessity and insurance reimbursement.
•Consults with physicians, Outreach accounts, home care companies and patients
regarding diagnosis, treatment and outcome of patients with sleep disorders.
•Monitors and assists in maintaining sleep lab equipment.
•Researches and provides diagnostic information for rare types of sleep
disorders.
•Orders daily supplies for sleep lab.
•Provides education and in-service for Outreach accounts and groups or
individuals interested in sleep disorders.
•Provides patient education to include CPAP/BIPAP set ups.
•Performs all types of sleep studies including MSLT studies.
•Scores and evaluates polysomnograms.
•Considers the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs
of the patient.
•Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
•Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all
mandatory system/department requirements.
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency
safety standards relevant to job performance.
•Performs other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the
department/organization.