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:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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
1.    Works independently performing excellent quality PSG and other studies.
2.    Keeps equipment in proper working order, performs routine maintenance, detects equipment malfunction; make minor repairs, and reports problems to management.
3.    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.
4.    Assess physical and mental status before, during and after completion of test and notifies appropriate personnel in order to facilitate continuity of care.
5.    Operates all equipment utilized in an optimal manner.
6.    Is attentive to patient needs in order to meet customer expectations.
7.    Identifies and completes additional project(s) as assigned by management.

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

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1.    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.
2.    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.
3.    Promotes Patient and Employee Safety