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:

The sleep technician trainee works under the direct supervision of the registered sleep technologist and is responsible for 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 technologists. Acknowledgment of charges for billing purposes. Responsible for application, removal and completion of all test and associated
equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Responsibilities:
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.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.    High school graduate or equivalent.
2.    Currently is one of the following:
a.    A student enrolled in or graduate from an accredited Sleep Technology Program (RPSGT Pathway 3/ RST Pathway A)
i.    Expectation is to take and pass sleep exam within 3 months of graduation from program, or within 3 months of hire if a graduate when hired.  
OR
b.    A student enrolled in or a graduate from a STAR Focused Sleep Technology Program (RPSGT Pathway 4/ RST Pathway 
i.    Expectation is to gain enough clinical experience (direct patient recording and/or scoring) to become Registry-Eligible for Sleep Credentialing within 1 year of hire.   
a.    Once Registry-Eligible, expectation is to take and pass sleep exam within 3 months.  
i.    (STAR Focused program must have been completed no more than 3 years prior to applying to take the exam.)
OR
c.    Registry-Eligible for Sleep Credentialing (Any RPSGT/RST Pathway)
i.    Expectation is to take and pass sleep exam within 3 months of hire date.
OR
d.    Enrolled in or have recently completed the A-Step Online Self-Study Modules. (RPSGT Pathway 1/ RST Pathway E)
i.    Expectations are to:
1.    Complete A-Step within 3 months of hire date.
AND
2.    Gain enough clinical experience (direct patient recording and/or scoring) to become Registry-Eligible for Sleep Credentialing within 1 year of hire date.
a.    Once Registry-Eligible, expectation is to take and pass sleep exam within 3 months.  
i.    (A-Step must have been completed no more than 3 years prior to applying to take the exam.)
OR
e.    Hold an Allied Health Profession Credential, as outlined by the BRPT or ABSM (RPSGT Pathway 2/ RST Pathway C).
i.    Expectations are to: 
1.    Complete A-Step within 3 months of hire date.
AND
2.    Gain enough clinical experience (direct patient recording and/or scoring) to become Registry-Eligible for Sleep Credentialing within 1 year of hire date.
a.    Once Registry-Eligible, expectation is to take and pass sleep exam within 3 months.  

3.    BLS required.
4.    Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff and patients – Attention to detail.
5.    Displays common sense and ability to make quick decisions.
6.    Demonstrates solid interpersonal communication skills to include: written, verbal and telephone etiquette.  
7.    Demonstrates technical skills to complete assignments, experience with word, excel, and other office equipment.
8.    Demonstrates the ability to learn department specific computer programs.  
9.    Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed yet work well with others.  
10.    Demonstrates the ability to problem-solve, organize, prioritize, function with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks. 
11.    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 
• 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.
Working conditions:
Nonessential:
* Routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
* Works on a patient unit or outpatient care setting.
* Ability to walk for extended periods of time.
* Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.
* Close up and peripheral vision abilities.
 

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.