Lead Sleep Technologist; Overnights

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Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary:

In this role, you’re responsible for day-to-day activities of the Sleep Disorders Program.

Schedule:

Full-Time, 36 hours a week, three 12-hour shifts

Location:

Pacific Street
** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
*** Responsible for triaging polysomnography orders based on patient age, and cognitive and physical abilities to assure timely completion of orders; assures appropriate staff are assigned by type of study.
* Responsible for the scheduling of patients in the Sleep Lab, scoring of diagnostic sleep tests, and communication of results of diagnostic tests to referring physicians.
* Troubleshoots and resolves equipment, software and report generation issues.
* Assists in assuring compliance with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Standards of Accreditation, hospital policies and procedures, Joint Commission/CMS standards and applicable federal and state requirements.
* Assists in developing, implementing and reporting performance improvement activities; works with staff to correct deficiencies and maintain corrections.
* Responsible for scheduling and day to day work assignments of staff; provides input to the Neurodiagnostic Director regarding staff performance evaluations.
* Assists with the review, update and development of new departmental policies and procedures.
* Coordinates departmental orientation and ongoing education, ongoing competency assessment of staff, and completion of education regarding all new equipment and procedures.
* Maintains and orders supplies for Sleep Lab according to budget; assures charges are entered accurately in a timely manner.
* Assists in performing clinical and diagnostic procedures and participates in the Sleep Lab on-call rotation, as needed.
* Assists with providing consultation and education to organizational departments and referring providers as needed.
* Facilitates resolution of provider, patient, staff and technical issues.
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* REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Registered Polysomnographic Technologist with Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required.
* Minimum of two years' experience in a sleep lab as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or other facility performing sleep disorders diagnostic evaluations required.
* Knowledge and skill in Polysomnography procedures required.
* BLS certification required.
* Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
** At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
*** About Boys Town:
** Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  

Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
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