ed Sleep Technologist

About the Job General Summary of PositionCoordinates home sleep testing and provisioning of durable medical equipment and other therapeutics for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Performs pulmonary function tests exercise tests and pulmonary rehabilitation exercises. The sleep technologist collaborates with physicians patients and families in the delivery of services and management of sleep and respiratory disorders and acts as the liaison and point of contact to resolve patient issues problems and treatments.

Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and ads to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs patient telephone triage related to durable medical equipment assesses needs and coordinates needs with medical staff. Monitors phone notes entered to assure timely response to all calls and appropriate resolution of the patients' needs.

Sets up home sleep testing educates patients on use of device collects and downloads data. Analyses and scores sleep and respiratory parameters to generate report for physician interpretation. Processes physician interpretations and uploads to Cerner.

Provides the patient with home care advice for conditions that do not require an immediate clinic appointment or referral to another health care setting.

Conducts pulmonary function testing and pulmonary rehabilitation including six-minute walks cardiopulmonary exercise tests and other modalities as assigned.

Applies knowledge of CMS and private insurance guidelines to assure timely provisioning of durable medical equipment for patients including appropriately documenting medical necessity. Stays up to date with regulatoryeimbursement changes.

Dispenses telephone advice and recommendations from the provider as requested by the provider as it relates to durable medical equipment This includes verbally troubleshooting mask humidity and pressure issues impacting therapeutic compliance.

Performs smart card downloads for CPAP compliance monitoring and provides to insurance company as appropriate to assure the provision of devices. Makes adjustments to

CPAP/BIPAP

machines under physician guidance. Conducts in-person mask and pressure desensitizations for patients struggling with therapeutic compliance demonstrating a variety of potential interfaces and pressure modalities.

Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures/treatments and maintenance of sleep and respiratory health and wellness.

Maintains and reviews patient records charts and other pertinent information. Assists with tests and examination results as needed. Follows up with durable medical equipment companies to assure receipt of order and dispensation of device.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

Enhances patient satisfaction by providing concerned personal prompt and courteous customer service that supports the patients' right to dignity and privacy.

Adapts to and excels in the use of all electronic programs utilized in the division/department to include but not limited to Electronic Health Records (EHR) Azyxxi Outlook and general computer applications. Ads to all HIPPA MEDSTAR and GUH Privacy policies. Scans and ...For full information see follow application link. MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.