Position Summary
Responsible for managing the daily operations of sleep lab services. Works with Sleep Center Director to assure sleep technologist staff are trained to produce high quality sleep testing in accordance with the standards set forth by American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and The Joint Commission (TJC.) This position will be responsible for the staffing, training and supervision of personnel.

Essential Duties

1. Manages/supervises and develops an effective staff: providing effective communication, leadership, guidance and resources. Determines staff qualifications and competency: recruits, interviews, selects, hires, trains, orients, mentors, evaluates, coaches, counsels, and disciplines, and rewards.
2. Oversees daily operations of the Sleep Lab, and ensures all equipment and supplies are available.
3. Prepares staff schedules, including identification of the appropriate number of personnel for daily activity making any necessary adjustments in assignments and schedules for the daily activity level.
4. Actively involved in departmental quality improvement and quality control.
5. Assists in the development, implements and follows standard operating procedures for the laboratory in accordance with NJH guidelines, AASM standards, OSHA, The Joint Commission, as well as state and federal regulations. Supports the effort to obtain and maintain AASM accreditation and monitor ongoing compliance with all relevant standards. Reports to respective managers and take corrective action as required.
6. Serves as a role model in customer service for the department. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and good customer service skills with patients, physicians, other health care providers.
7. Proactively strives to meet hospital and departmental productivity goals by being actively involved in the financial and budgetary targets of the department.
8. Troubleshoots for problems associated with patient techniques, equipment, scheduling conflicts, physicians, internal departments and outside vendors. To include maintaining working condition of the sleep acquisition systems and database.

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
3. Talent Management for Leaders: Clearly establishes and communicates expectations and accountabilities; monitors and evaluates performance; provides effective feedback and coaching; identifies development needs and helps employees address them to achieve optimal performance.
4. Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. Addresses conflicts by focusing on the issues at hand to develop effective solutions when disputes or disagreements occur; helps others resolve conflicts by providing impartial mediation when needed.
5. Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
Supervises 15 – 20 employees

Travel
Minimal travel

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Associates Degree in sciences, healthcare or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in sciences or healthcare preferred.
2. Work Experience: 2 years management or leadership experience required. 3 years as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist with proficiency in all competences of an RPSGT preferred.
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) credentials as Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT), or American Board of Sleep Medicine {ABSM) credentials as Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials as Certified Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS), or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Disorders Specialist (RRT-SDS) preferred. If not RPSGT credentialed, required to obtain CPSGT or equivalent within 1 year of hire date or 6 months of eligibility. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification equired.
   

Salary Range: $77,572.56 - $102,583.71

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.