Registered Polysomnograph Technician RRT

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details

Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Department:

Sleep Disorder Clinic

Overview of Position

Is responsible for the transformation, performance, and distribution of diagnostic tests, PSG, MSLT, CPAP. Must accurately analyze results of procedures in order to score information for physician interpretation. Participates in quality analysis of test results and participate with other technicians. Acknowledgment of charges for billing purposes. Responsible for application, removal and completion of all test and associated equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works independently performing excellent quality PSG and other studies.
• Keeps equipment in proper working order, performs routine maintenance, detects equipment malfunction; make minor repairs, and reports problems to management.
• Selects the appropriate recording montage or montages necessary for the case under study. Obtains a high quality recording, recognizing artifacts and taking the steps to eliminate them.
• Assess physical and mental status before, during and after completion of test and notifies appropriate personnel in order to facilitate continuity of care.
• Operates all equipment utilized in an optimal manner.
• Is attentive to patient needs in order to meet customer expectations.
• Identifies and completes additional project(s) as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma.
• Registered Polysomnograph Technologist or RRT. If RRT, must be enrolled in or have completed the A-Step Online Self-Study Modules.
• One-year experience in sleep center or respiratory therapy.
• BLS required.
• Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff and patients – Attention to detail.
• Displays common sense and ability to make quick decisions.
• Demonstrates solid interpersonal communication skills to include: written, verbal and telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrates technical skills to complete assignments, experience with word, excel, and other office equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn department specific computer programs.
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed, yet work well with others.
• Demonstrates the ability to problem-solve, organize, prioritize, function with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates flexibility with change to include processes, priorities, workflow, and responsibilities.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:
• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
• Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
• Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/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.

• Works in a hospital environment.
• Employee has requirements to travel to all floors. May be required to drive to other locations. Answers telephone calls, uses personal computer, other business machines and medical equipment, which require the ability to apply finger dexterity. Individual bends, reaches, pushes and pulls.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.