Assists patients referred to the sleep disorder clinic to obtain appropriate diagnosis & treatment. Under direction of physicians in the Sleep Medicine Department, provides information regarding study procedures, diagnostic findings, & recommended treatments.
Essential Functions:
Schedules appointments for patients to visit sleep disorder clinic.
Conducts initial education & orientation session as per department guidelines.
Enters referrals into Health Connect.
Provides patients w/ home diagnostic equipment & instructs them on its use.
Downloads home studies, scores raw data & forwards the results to the physician.
Reviews results from outside laboratories.
Under direction of physician, communicates sleep study results & recommendation to patients.
Assists patients to understand their covered benefits & obtain therapeutic equipment.
Maintains equipment & supplies used by clinic for diagnostic & therapeutic purposes.
Performs other related duties as directed.
Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.
Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or polysomnography or equivalent years of directly related work experience.
Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist in the corresponding jurisdiction required.
Certified RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) must be obtained w/in six (6) months of hire.
Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
In order to work effectively w/ patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a sleep apnea technician or polysomnographic technologist, preferred.
Kaiser Permanente - 12 months ago
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