Description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Polysomnographic Technologist 2 for the Sleep Center in Miami, Florida.
The Polysomnographic Technologist 2 administers various sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. The incumbent performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents other test results, and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Monitors brain waves, eye movements, muscle activity, multiple breathing variables, and blood oxygen levels during sleep, using specialized recording equipment.
• Provides support services related to the treatment of sleep related problems, including helping patients use devices for the treatment of breathing problems during sleep and helping individuals develop good sleep habits.
• Gathers and analyzes patient information and physician orders to ensure that the appropriate test is performed.
• Explains the sleep study procedures to patients.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing and adjusts as necessary.
• Applies electrodes and sensors, according to accepted published standards, performs appropriate calibrations to ensure proper signals, and performs positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Ensures patient safety by applying PAP at the correct pressure level and administering oxygen.
• Scores sleep and wake stages using professionally accepted guidelines.
• Scores clinical events according to center specific protocols.
• Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep and awake stages and clinical events data.
• Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance and maintains sleep study related inventory.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:

• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
   

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Job Status: Full time

 Employee Type: Staff

 Pay Grade: H8

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.