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Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Day shift hours, 4 x 10 - hour shifts

General Summary

Oversees the daily operations of the System Home Sleep Study Program. Performs a variety of tests and studies related to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related breathing disorder and interacts professionally with physician's vendors, and other healthcare providers. Travel and flexibility in work schedule required. Must be able to drive to multiple site locations to oversee various department operations.

Essential Functions:

+ Works in collaboration with the sleep leadership to oversee expansion of and provide marketing support for the Home Sleep Study Program.

+ Standardizes processes, structures, and systems across the service line. In collaboration with the Regional Managers creates tools to simplify the and standardize home sleep study processes and meet identified goals and objectives.

+ Monitors and tracks the home sleep apnea test (HSAT) volumes. Actively works to retrieve overdue home sleep study devices by providing patient follow-up via phones and/or portal messages, mailing letters to patients, and initiating billing for unreturned or unused equipment as appropriate.

+ Assists in the implementation of education and training for new sleep equipment or new sleep programs/initiatives.

+ Collaborates closely with the Leadership, Medical Director(s), Regional Manager, Team Leader, and Clinical Coordinator to design and implement efficient, effective, and value-driven processes, structures, and systems specifically related to the Home Sleep Testing program.

+ Schedules, performs and evaluates the technical validity of overnight sleep studies, nocturnal pulse oximetry, and other related studies.

+ Sets up and applies polysomnographic monitoring devices, ensuring patient safety and accurate test results.

+ Provides summary analysis/reports of all polysomnographic studies for physician review.

+ Instructs patient in the home use of therapeutic devices.

+ Assesses and monitors programs' adherence and compliance with standards of care.

+ Adheres to guidelines for human relations in dealing with staff, patients, visitors, and physicians.

+ Ensures and documents that Age Specific, HIPPA and Patient Rights needs are being met as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Common Expectations:

+ Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

+ Continuously assesses and seeks to improve operating performance.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers, fosters, teamwork, and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

+ Meet all industry registry requirements mandated for the Sleep Technologist.

+ Maintains Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) registration and attends mandatory in-services.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ High School Diploma or GED Required

+ Bachelors Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

+ 5 years In health-related field. Required

Licenses:

+ Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Upon Hire Required and

+ Heartsaver CPR/AED Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

+ Documentation of RPSGT credential with required CEU's every 5 years. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Self-starter, able to work independently to achieve established goals with minimum supervision.

+ Adaptability to expanded territory or region based on system growth opportunities.

Benefits Offered:

+ Comprehensive health benefits

+ Flexible spending and health savings accounts

+ Retirement savings plan

+ Paid time off (PTO)

+ Short-term disability

+ Educational assistance

+ Financial education and support, including DailyPay

+ Wellness and Wellbeing programs

+ Caregiver support via Weallthy

+ Childcare referral service via Wellthy

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan York Hospital

Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan's eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.

WellSpan York Hospital's Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital's medical and dental staff.

WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital's intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.

Quality of Life

Formed in 1813, Lebanon is a quaint city of 25,700 residents. The area, rich in heritage and the small-town charm of yesteryear, features sites on the National Register of Historic Places, museums, scenic parks and recreation facilities, performing arts theaters, artists' studios, a farmers market and dining establishments for all tastes.

Life in Lebanon County offers affordable housing and options for pursuing higher education. Residents can find local employment in manufacturing, retail, arts and entertainment, healthcare and service sectors. Located in Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon is within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading and York. (Patient population: 140,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.