at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Provides training and leadership to junior personnel. Cleans equipment and supplies. Conducts sleep studies and scoring by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities
Measures patient's head and other body parts and marks points where electrodes are to be placed.
Attaches electrodes to predetermined locations, and verifies functioning of electrodes and recording instrument.
Operates recording instruments (Digital Sleep System, Video Recording) and supplemental equipment and chooses settings for optimal viewing.
Records montage (electrode combination) and instrument settings, and observes and notes patient's behavior during test.
Conducts PSG, Titrations, and MSLT testing.
Writes detailed technical reports summarizing testing and results to assist Physician.
Keeps detailed log of patient's actions during testing.
Performs computerized scoring.
Education and Experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT or Registered EEG Technician R.EEGT
Certification/Licensure
Must work towards BRPT Registry.
Maintains current CPR Certification.
Special Physicial Demands
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to handle, finger, feel, climb, and balance. The employee must frequently lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, with occasional distance vision.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
