Polysomnographic Technologist 1 - Full Time - Sleep Center, Bascom Palmer, Miami

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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . 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. 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. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff