Polysomnographic Technician I (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami is looking for a skilled professional to prepare instruments for sleep studies and ensure patient safety and comfort. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations.

This role involves adhering to strict protocols, documenting patient interactions in EMR, and participating in quality improvement initiatives within the laboratory. Join our team to contribute to exceptional pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience doing sleep studies.
• Ability to interact cooperatively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments and monitors sleep studies.
• Ensures safety and well-being of patients during studies.
• Documents electronic medical record (EMR) fields accordingly.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient care

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical skills for sleep studies

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares instruments, hooks‑up, and monitors polygraphically recorded sleep studies. Responds to patient’s needs and corrects equipment malfunctions.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience doing sleep studies.
• CPR: Healthcare Provider – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Qualifications

Job Specific Duties:

• Assists in maintaining filing and storage systems for polygraphic recordings.
• Attends educational and departmental meetings and reviews material presented.
• Ensures safety and well‑being of patients; summons appropriate personnel immediately if an emergency situation develops or if patient is in apparent distress; manages situation until it is resolved.
• Explains procedures to patients/families; maintains a comfortable and controlled environment in the laboratory.
• Performs MSLT, scores, and prints to the satisfaction of the Medical Director; prepares appropriate sleep study reports for physician interpretation within the standard timeframe of 3 days.
• Performs polysomnograms multi‑channel, CPAP according to the minimal technical guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning procedures on laboratory equipment; ensures inventory of supplies is adequate.
• Prepares sleep laboratory and calibrates instruments; diagnoses and corrects minor equipment malfunctions; refers major technical malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Selects appropriate equipment required for specific testing protocol and applies correctly to patients.
• Summarizes neurological status and clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledgeable persons.
• Adequately hooks up the patient to sensor equipment.
• Performs handoff consistently utilizing the tech sheet to communicate critical elements regarding the patient.
• Documents within the scope of practice all electronic medical record (EMR) meaningful use required fields in an effort to optimize utilization.
• Participates in Lean initiative to improve processes for opportunities to deliver higher quality, cost‑effective care, with greater customer service, and which impact can be measured by way of metrics.
• Utilizes Lean methodology to improve the family experience in the Brain Institute. Actively involved in continuously improving the patient experience and in the service recovery process.

Common Duties

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance through timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy & procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.
• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental Service survey.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co‑workers.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem‑solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client’s need.
• Ability to work well with others and the willingness to learn new procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

EOE DFW