Position Requirements
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
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Contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NDT Program
Additional Qualifications
Certifications & Licenses
- Bachelor's degree and Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (REEGT)
Skills (Ranked By Priority)
Maintain subject matter expertise with respect to the sleep study process1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
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Miscellaneous Health Medical ProfessionsStatement of Work Details
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Ensure patientemployee safety, and Quality Assurance 1Triage and advise clinical staff on additional sleep testing parameters when otherinformation may be useful or must be obtained topromote research goals 2Perform daytime testing according to AASM Guidelines and established policies andprocedures 3Employ a high level of expertise regarding sleep peripheral sensors and their applicationto a specific patient population or category ofpatient when performing sleep studiesScore sleep studies within the AASM Service Directors guidelines; score all sleepstudies; prepare reports for review and interpretationby the Service DirectorTroubleshoot all equipment; monitor the condition of diagnostic equipment and repairreplacement of the same; ensure patientemployeesafety, and Quality AssuranceEnsure that scoring and reports provided by technicians and sleep technologists areconsistent, reliable and adhere to the same standardsas outlined by the Service DirectorMaintain availability by phone for technologists working at night to help troubleshoottechnical equipment needs, or other challengesthat may arise during study acquisitionScore research data acquisitionsPeriodically monitor other scored records to ensure that reliability is maintainedPerform polysomnographic recording based on individual patient requirement including,EEG lead and physiological monitoringplacement or adjustment, monitoring legmovement, apnea, and sleep behaviorDesign and implement workflow processes for ordering, scheduling and coordinatingsleep studies for the Sleep ServiceWork with Sleep Service, nursing staff, protocol staff, NIH Clinical Center staff, andlaboratory staff to schedule sleep studies to ensureadequate staffing for sleep studypatientsProvide recommendations on recruitment of technical staffAssist with quarterly Quality Assurance of Sleep technologist night staffAssist staff with writing policies and procedures specific for the Sleep ServiceGenerate and maintain statistical reports to monitor department productivity and otherkey metricsAct as Point of Contact on the hospital ordering system; work in CRIS and EnterpriseSchedulingAssist with preparation of supporting documentation for requisitions, sole-sourcejustifications, and purchase descriptions routine SleepService and capital equipmentpurchasesTroubleshoot all equipment; monitor the condition of diagnostic equipment and repair orrequest replacement- Monitor and report on the level of resource spending for supply cost and productivity - Keep sleep laboratory data aggregated and accessibleReport any significant clinical andor operational issues to the Service DirectorOrient incoming staff to include FellowsPost-Client IRTAsSleep technologist on sleepdevice related issuesOrient staff on the current AASM standards for data acquisition and Sleep ServiceEquipment- Maintain adequate supplies needed for sleep laboratoryCommunicate with staff on any technical issues concerning sleep technicians andoracquisition systemsWork in collaboration with protocol teams and clinical staff when coordinating sleepstudiesMaintain and revise workflow processes as needed to continue Sleep Service operationsMaintain constant dialogue and working relationships with nursing teams on all unitswhere sleep studies are performedIn collaboration with the Sleep Service Team, expand the Sleep Service into all NIHClinic Center areas as needs arise, ie, Pre-surgicalOSA screening, mask-fittings,incorporation of 7SE-N beds, addition of testing resourcesMaintain Administrator rights to SNNS server share SVLAN connected testingequipment to advise IT and ISSO on scientific softwarenetwork integrationUpdate legacy equipment and software, upon approval, to ensure continuity of researchdataMaintain all research and clinical study data to include archiving, organizing, de-identifying, and sharing dataDeliverables
Work products and documents related to monitoring population of patients for sleep testing.
Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to scoring sleep studies within AASM; preparingreports for review and interpretation; maintaining sleep diagnostic software, and all categories and brands of sleep diagnostic systems.Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to monitoring, troubleshooting and arranging forrepair of equipment; maintaining patient and staff safety.Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to writing policies and procedures for SleepService; generating statistical reports to monitor productivity and operational issues; reviewing and updating Policy and Procedure manual.Ad-HocPhysical Requirements
Does this position require enrollment in the NIH Bio surety Program?
Does this position have clinical responsibilities that involve direct patient care?
Will the individual be required to :
Lift or carry more than 50 pounds
Lift or carry 25-50 pounds
Lift or carry less than 25 pounds
Push or pull more than 45 pounds
Push or pull 25-45 pounds
Reach above shoulder level
Push or pull less than 25 pounds
Stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min
Bend repeatedly
Kneel
Crawl
Climb
Have correctable near vision
Distinguish basic colors
Operate a motor vehicle
Perform repetitive activities
Have depth perception
Use both hands
Will the individual be working :
Alone
Closely with others
Outside
In dust
In excessive heat
In excessive cold
In excessive noise
Shifts
Protracted or irregular Hours
On slippery or uneven working surfaces
On ladders or scaffolding
Around machinery with moving parts
With hands in water
With solvents
Will the individual be in contact with any of the following :
Asbestos
High noise levels
Small animals
fish, birds, rodents etc.)
Large animals
cats, dogs, sheep etc.)
Non-Human
primates (rhesus, cynos etc.)
Non-Human primate tissues
Radiation
Human blood or other body fluids
Patient /
Human
subjects
Lasers (Open or Closed)
Will the individual have contact with any of the following :
HIV-1
HIV-2
HTLV I / II
MMR Viruses
Rabies Virus
Taxoplasmosis
Varicella Virus
Orthopox Virus
Will the individual have contact with any of the following :
Aerosols
Biological Inhalants
Corrosive Substances
Inorganic dusts and powders
Insecti / Herbi / Pesticides
Other
Plastics
Heavy Metals
Petroleum products
Solvents
Sensitizing Agents
Will the individual have contact with any of the following :
B.Antharcis
Botulinum N-toxin
Ebola Virus
F.talarensis
Monkeypox
Virus
Ricin
Yersinia Pets
Other
Will the individual have contact with any of the following Tier1 Select Agents :
Gloves
Face shields / goggles
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Lab Coat
Ear plugs / muffs
Impervious suit
Disposable dust / surgical masks
Respirator
Clean Room Uniform
