PRIMARY SCORER - RRT/RPSGT

Position information
    
Title:  PRIMARY SCORER-RRT-RPSGT
Facility: All Hospitals
Job Code:  5837    
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
        

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

The Premier Health Mission
We will build healthier communities with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.

The Premier Health Vision
Patients, physicians, and employees will choose Premier Health over any other health care provider in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.

    Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.
    Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.
    Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.

The Premier Health Values
    RESPECT each person’s dignity.
    Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.
    Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.
    Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.

Position Summary

General Summary/Responsibilities:

The Primary Scorer scores in lab and home sleep studies. Conducts day studies as needed. Participates in staff education when appropriate. Scores sleep studies performed in the Sleep Center and provides HSAT service assistance when needed. He/She is responsible for data collection and presentation for quality assurance and quarterly audits.

Scope/Span of Control:

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

Supervises FTEs:  No
Number of FTEs Supervised: n/a    
Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No

Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)
Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A
Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A
Financial Accountability:  N/A        

Population Served

    Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
        ☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
        ☒ Pediatric/Adolescent (13 to 18 years)
        ☒ Adult (18 – 64 years)
        ☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)
☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
☐ Not Applicable

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 -5  years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist,
Prior specific functional responsibilities: 3-5years of sleep experience
Preferred experience: RRT or CRT, or other advanced degree
Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills Must show extreme proficiency in the data collection and scoring of all types of sleep studies.     Have an advanced knowledge of computer skills including Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Pulling	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Standing	3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)	Other sounds	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Twisting	3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)	Reaching	3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)	Visual Acuity Near	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Walking	3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)	Manual Dexterity	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)	Visual Acuity Far	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Sitting	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Use both hands	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)	Vision Color	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Pushing	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Talking	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)	Concentrating	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Climbing	1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)	Lifting <10 pounds	3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)	Interpersonal Skills	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Stooping	3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)	Lifting >10 pounds	2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)	Reading	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Kneeling	1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)	Normal hearing both ears	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)	Thinking	4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working Conditions:    

1.    May be exposed to aggressive, violent behaviors from patients, family members and/or visitors
2.    May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including those with tuberculosis, HIV positive, hepatitis or body infestations

Organizational Standards

    Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.
    Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.
    Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
    Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
    Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. 
    Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
    Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. 
    Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
    Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
    Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. 
    Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
    Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
    Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
    Reports to work as required.

Essential Duties & Functions

Essential Duties & Functions:

•    Gather and Analyze and Score Patient Information
•    Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments as necessary
•    Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact free and make adjustments as necessary.
•    Score clinical events according to center specific protocols.
•    Responsible for the scoring of most sleep studies performed.
•    Demonstrates mask fitting expertise
•    Assist with the evaluation and selection of new equipment and procedures
•    Complete HL7 folder on working days
•    Performs daytime sleep studies as needed
                     

 

 

Other Duties & Functions:
•    May be required to work flexible shifts at different facilities.
•    Provide day study coverage when needed.

 

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.