Supervisor Sleep Lab

Summary

This position has the responsibility and accountability for the ongoing operations and overall management of the Sleep Disorders department. Other managerial responsibilities include planning and program development, training and supervision of staff, supervising daily operations, managing departmental budgets as well as capital expenditures, and marketing of services.

Responsibilities

(30%)* Audits and performs quality checks of sleep studies. Takes corrective action as appropriate.

(30%)* Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding testing procedures, service delivery, development of new and enhancement of existing programs, addressing department issues, etc.

(30%)* Provides ongoing training and supervision of staff regarding testing and interventional procedures, assures staff competencies with established standards, sets priorities, resolves problems and conflicts, meets and counsels with individual staff (as needed) and performs annual JPRs on or before due date.

(10%)* Manages day?to?day operations of the department and coordinates the workloads of the technical staff assuring minimal disruption in operations in the event of staff absences.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for planning, development, and implementation of Sleep Disorders Departments policies and procedures, annual goals and objectives, and performance improvement measures to assure quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

Responsible for long?range planning, new equipment acquisition, facility and/or departmental renovation/construction for department (includes development of proposals, capital project presentations, and project management.)

Conducts staff meetings presenting timely information and addressing staff issues.

Participates in and provides in?service education to meet the ongoing education needs to self, staff and

community.

Prepares annual operational budgets and monitors monthly revenue/expenditures and prepares monthly report discussing volume, revenue, expenses, and any variances.

Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, coordinates purchases keeping within budgeted allocations, and monitors new processes to determine if there are ways to enhance revenue and/or reduce costs.

Assures department compliance with all accreditation standards including (but not limited to) Joint Commission and MDCH.

Demonstrates this organizations mission as evidenced by exemplifying the MyMichigan Healths mission, vision, and values.

Participates in various hospital directed committees.

Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer.

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential:RPSGT: Registered Polysmonographic Te

Equivalent Experience: Must become registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists within 2 years of hire or transfer into position. Existing employees must be registered by November 30, 2012.

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Required Education

Education: HIGH

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization:

Essential: true

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Basic knowledge in polysomnography and sleep disorders.

Interpersonal skills to effectively and positively interact with all people (individual or groups) to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Effective leadership and teamwork skills.

Knowledge of management practices, policies, and procedures.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft• Windows.

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0?33% of the workday) lift or carry 0?10 lbs

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

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