RPSGT Supervisor - Harrison, United States - North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

Description

Overview:

The sleep care supervisor works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. In addition to proficiency in all competencies related to sleep technology, the sleep care supervisor participates with clinical evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic testing, home therapy, patient education and compliance management. Education and management of patients with sleep disorders requires understanding of the multifaceted disease processes that affect both sleep and wakefulness. The sleep care supervisor is credentialed in sleep technology, able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff and is able to interact with physicians and other health care providers in a professional manner.

Domains of Practice

1. Competency with Practice Parameters and Clinical Guidelines for Polysomnography/Sleep Disorders

• Domains of practice include all of the elements of the Sleep Technologist role.
• Demonstrate familiarity with pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical guidelines for sleep disorders and treatment options.

• Competent with specific clinical assessment using standardized diagnostic tools (e.g., Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index).
• Monitor patient adherence to prescribed treatment.
• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information.
• Coordinate in center and out of center diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities.
• Implement and follow-up on physician orders.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the patients healthcare team regarding new or continued symptoms, treatment concerns or management of optimal care.
• Develop programs and provide education to assist patients with treatment compliance including how to track health improvement indicators.
• Discuss equipment/supply replacement schedule.
• Assist with acclimation to PAP; proper usage of PAP, interface troubleshooting, pressure relief options, cleaning and safety education.

• Apply principles of motivational teaching to facilitate patient self-management.
• Provide patient education for sleep disorders, comorbidities, therapeutic equipment and processes, medical therapy options, sleep hygiene and self-help.
• Encourage family/bed partner participation with patient treatment plan.
• Promote community education on general sleep hygiene, sleep disorders and treatment options.

• Confirm insurance verification/authorization requirements and patient financial responsibility.
• Utilize electronic medical records programs.
• Maintain accurate, pertinent, accessible, confidential and secure patient records in accordance with privacy and security standards.
• Assure patient records contain documentation of all patient interactions.
• Manage patient outcomes database.
• Provide oversight of other sleep center staff.
• Develop and implement quality assurance/improvement activities and staff training.
• Participate in professional development activities.

• Maintain proficiency in the domains of practice of the Sleep Technologist.
• Comply with professional standards of conduct.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control.
• Meet all industry registry and state licensure requirements mandated for the Sleep Technologist.
• Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.
• Demonstrate proficient use of medical terminology.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the pathophysiology of sleep disorders and associated comorbidities.
• Demonstrate effective patient assessment techniques.
• Perform database management.
• Use a variety of communication and teaching techniques to optimize patient education and motivate self-management.
• Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills; age specific competencies.
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills; cultural competency.
• Demonstrate customer service skills; health literacy.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Demonstrate teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers.
• Develop and implement policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
• Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance, clinical procedures and emergency preparedness and safety.
• Demonstrate ability to manage sleep center personnel.
• Assist the medical director and/or supervisor in all aspects of sleep center operations.

Education:

Successful completion of an accredited PSG educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology with a minimum of two years experience in the sleep technology profession.

OR

A minimum of four years experience in sleep technology and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technologist AND sleep care supervisor.

Experience:

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds, the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English