Sleep Technologist Scorer

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Sleep lab Manager and the Medical Director or the Medical Director’s designee, the Sleep Technologist Scorer performs scoring of sleep testing raw data
• Score sleep studies according to the most current AASM Scoring Manual Version.
• Analyze physiological data obtained from various monitoring devices, including EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiratory signals, and oximetry, to identify sleep stages, respiratory events, and other abnormalities.
• Interpret sleep architecture and patterns, including sleep staging, arousal frequency, sleep efficiency, and REM latency, to assist in the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of scoring results, patient demographics, and clinical observations in electronic medical records (EMR) or other designated systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and quality assurance protocols related to polysomnographic testing and scoring.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues related to sleep monitoring equipment and software systems and communicate with vendors or technical support as necessary.
• Participate in departmental meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency.
• Accurately score assigned sleep studies in designated timeframes appropriate to test type.
• Score all sleep records using all RECOMMENDED events (sleep staging, arousals, PLMs, respiratory events) as well as according to the guidelines set forth in the most current AASM scoring manual within 24 calendar hours (barring any technical or data entry issues) of receipt of complete sleep study.
• Maintain proficiency in technical knowledge required to perform various acquisition platform scoring duties.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Train Polysomnographic new hire and trainee scorers under guidelines set forth by Connecticut Children's Medical Center and associated accrediting agencies and partners.
• Submit all required documents and fees to the state agency responsible for issuing
• Obtain/maintain Polysomnographic licenses in a timeframe that will prevent a lapse in licensure. Obtain and manage continuing education credits according to accrediting agency’s standard.
• Maintain reliable home internet connection and ability to effectively communicate with all team members through email

AASM Standards of Practice

Education and/or Experience Required

License and/or Certification Required

Position Specific Job License and/or Certification Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge:
• Policies and procedures related to functional units supported to include Hospital and Sleep Center
• Amicable Inter-relationships between functional areas
• Working knowledge and ability to use internal platforms.
• Skills:
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Strong communication & follow-up skills
• Project management
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
• Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.
• Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate teamwork skills. Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
• Respond to sleep patient’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
• Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
• Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
• Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Comply with professional standards and code of conduct.
• Assist the medical director and/or manager in some aspects of sleep center operations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and social skills appropriate to a healthcare environment.
• Ability to:
• Multi-task
• Handle a fast paced, high volume environment,
• Work in a team environment alongside multiple disciplines
• Provide guidance and training to peers
• Demonstrated experience in responding to unanticipated problems with equipment or patients during night shift.
• Familiar with microcomputers and Windows-based software programs. Demonstrated ability to facilitate patient-oriented services.
• Adapt to change in workflows and ability to learn new and evolving processes.