The Sleep Lab Technician performs a variety of sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of disorders. The Sleep Lab Technician works closely with patients to diagnose and determine therapy for patients with a variety of disorders related to sleep. Technicians score sleep data and prepare raw data for physician interpretation.
Summary of Main Duties
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Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital - Sharjah (UHS)
Complies with all UHS policies and procedures and fire regulations
Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS attain and maintain international accreditation standards
Participates in commissioning assigned areas and associated Clinical areas
Responsible to provide specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the polysomnographic testing.
Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing (demonstrating the ability to follow procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and parasomnia studies).
Collects data, while monitoring study-tracing qualities to ensure signals are artifact free and assures necessary adjustments are made in a timely manner, per protocol.
Analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, and pertinent medical/social history) and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the analysis and associated interventions under the general oversight of the Medical Director or designee.
Duties include, but are not limited to, data entry and procedure room set up, application of electrodes and sensors per accepted published standards, patient education (pre- and post-testing procedures), preparation and calibration of equipment required for testing to determine proper functionality while troubleshooting as needed, appropriate application and utilization of auto, manual, bi-level, auto-bilevel, and adapt servo positive airway pressure titration therapies.
Responsibilities
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Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Accurately performs post study data transfers and documentations, along with post patient care and area clean-up.
Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines and scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to protocols.
A Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) can perform the duties defined for a Registered Polysomnography Technician, and may provide oversight of other staff.
Communicates information to the responsible individual within an appropriate time frame.
Participates in orienting and teaching of nursing staff and physicians as related to monitoring equipment.
Will retain all necessary registration/license requirements.
Responsible for Self-development professionally by participating in internal orientation, mandatory, ongoing education programs, external conferences, workshops, seminars and courses that will enhance and maintain a current knowledge base.
Works any shift as per the duty roster of the Allied Health Department when designated.
Performs other job related duties as assigned (within scope of practice)
The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract
Position Requirements/Qualifications
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Position
Requirements/Qualifications
Graduate of Diploma/Bachelor degree in Clinical Neurophysiology Technology
At least 5 years of relevant experience in the hospital
Licenses/Registration
Must have a valid UAE MOH Evaluation in Sleep Lab
Certification in BLS required
Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities
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Position criteria
Computer literate familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel
Must be fluent in written and spoken English ,spoken Arabic an advantage
Other Skills/Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Solid interpersonal communication skills for working with patients, their families and other medical staff
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