Sleep Lab Supervisor

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Sleep Lab Supervisor to oversee the sleep lab's daily operations and staff. The role requires a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification and at least three years of experience. Responsibilities include ensuring quality patient care, staffing coordination, and financial performance monitoring. This is a great opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in healthcare leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a registered sleep tech.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel and daily work activities within the sleep lab.
• Ensures adequate technical staffing and performs service recovery.
• Provides feedback on staff performance and manages hiring processes.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification

Job description

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Supervises personnel and daily work activities within the sleep lab.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years of experience as a registered sleep tech.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs as the primary educator for sleep staff meeting the quality of standards of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to assure optimum delivery of polysomnographic testing and patient care.

2. Coordinates and evaluates all elements of clinical, financial, material, and human resources (HR) in the provision of ND services. Requires effective communication with medical staff, hospital administration, and healthcare providers

3. Ensures adequate technical staffing coverage for the lab following established productivity standards. Activates problem resolution and troubleshooting actions to prevent patient procedural delays. Performs service recovery as needed. Acts in the absence of the Director.

4. Provides direct feedback to Director of ND technologist performance and team needs. Assists with performance management and progressive discipline. Assists Director with the hiring, retention, interviewing, and recruitment of staff. Coaches and counsels ND technologists as needed. May monitor employee action plans.

5. Performs monthly operational budget variance analysis/reporting. Responsible to monitor financial performance of cost center. Executes actions to keep budget accounts at or under budget.

6. Leads efforts toward the AASM accreditation and maintenance of standards.

7. Exercises a technical review of the impulses being recorded

8. Demonstrates proper set-up for the designated test(s)

9. Detects and eliminates artifact

10. Reviews set-ups and calibrations of monitoring equipment; measurement and application of appropriate EEG, EKG, and EOG monitoring electrodes; placement of recording transducers to measure airflow, respiratory effort, and oximetry.

11. Demonstrates accurate and efficient scoring of the polysomnogram, summarizing sleep/wake periods, REM episodes, arousal analysis, EEG phenomena, cardiac events, respiratory events, limb movements, and other physiological events according to current guidelines. Ensures that the polysomnogram is appropriately prepared for physician interpretation.

12. Describes normal and abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the procedure.

13. Interacts with each patient on an individual basis in order to obtain the best cooperative effort possible in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines

14. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to polysomnographic studies in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.

15. Supports staff by promoting problem solving, peer review, team building, and by displaying the highest professional standards. Serves as the professional role model for the polysomnographic techs.

16. Performs Quality Assurance functions for the Sleep Lab including equipment and staff.

17. Maintains proficiency in use of polysomnographic equipment.

18. Maintains knowledge of department policies and procedures. Assists in developing relevant departmental policies and procedures.

19. Provides direct feedback to Director regarding polysomnographic staff performance.

20. Provides direct feedback regarding provision of service and customer satisfaction.

21. Performs as a Polysomnographic Technologist in clinical and on-call rotation as needed.

22. Directs daily workflow of the Sleep Lab, staff scheduling and work assignments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to lift, push, or pull minimum of 40 pounds.

2. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

3. The flexibility to work during unscheduled hours.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs sleep studies in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines in the Sleep Evaluation Center, at the bedside and in critical care areas of the hospital.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Good verbal and written skills

2. Ability to communicate appropriately with physicians, staff, and patients.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider, Customer Service, and Science

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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