Sleep Health Educator 4

Department Description

The Sleep Disorders laboratory is part of the UCDMC Sleep Disorders Center, an American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredited facility. The Laboratory is managed jointly by the Medical Director and the Neurodiagnostic Services Director.

The Clinical Sleep Health Educator has wide-ranging experience where professional concepts and campus objectives are used to develop sleep health promotion and education programs that have campus-wide or community impact. Develops and implements broad new or revised programs. Makes decisions regarding programs that are significant in nature. Internal and external contacts often pertain to campus plans and objectives. Is considered a subject matter expert on campus and often recognized as an expert externally in the industry.

Job Summary

Final Filing Date
02/03/2023
Salary Range
$2,552.00 - $4,820.00
Salary Frequency
Bi-Weekly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
08 Hours
Location
Midtown Ambulatory Care Center
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes


We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities
The Clinical Sleep Health Educator works under direct supervision of the Sleep Lab Neurodiagnostic Supervisor and the Sleep Program Medical Director to provide comprehensive education, with regard to evaluation, and treatment of sleep disorders, including in-center and home sleep apnea diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, treatment compliance management, assessment of sleep health outcomes and assists in identifying and supporting possible barriers to care. The clinical sleep health educator is credentialed in sleep technology or other allied health professions that have appropriate training in sleep-related patient management and can interact with physicians and other health care providers in a professional manner.

Provide patient education for sleep disorders, comorbidities, therapeutic equipment and processes, therapy options, sleep hygiene and self-help. Empower patients, families and caregivers to assume as much responsibility for their care as possible.

Required Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
  
• Allied health professional with a bachelor's degree and appropriate training and competence in patient education and sleep medicine or international equivalents including post-secondary education or certification.
  
• Expert and comprehensive knowledge of the medical field, health promotion and / or related education programs.
  
• Expert skills associated with development and delivery of complex health education programs.
  
• Ability to analyze, interpret and respond to client needs through the development, implementation and delivery of comprehensive health-related programs.
  
• Competency with Practice Parameters and Clinical Guidelines for sleep medicine health care to include: Understanding sleep architecture and identify factors contributing to normal sleep variances related to aging, gender and medication; Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the pathophysiology of sleep disorders and associated comorbidities; Reference current national clinical sleep practice parameters and clinical practice guidelines to develop appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans; Maintain proficiency in the domains of practice in sleep medicine and technology; Monitor clinical, quality, patient satisfaction and other key regulatory metrics.
  
• Evaluation and Management of Patient Education and Compliance to include: Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information; Competency with specific clinical assessments using standardized diagnostic tools (e.g., Epworth Sleepiness Scale, STOP-BANG, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index); Provide all aspects of instruction in caring for patients with sleep disorders; Monitor patient adherence to prescribed treatment; Coordinate in center and home sleep apnea diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities; Develop programs and provide education to assist patients with treatment acclimation and compliance and track health improvement indicators.
  
• Comprehensive Understanding of Teaching and Motivational Skills: Apply principles of motivational teaching to facilitate patient self-management; Demonstrate ability to provide age-appropriate patient education; Demonstrate ability to provide appropriate healthcare literacy assessment and teaching based on healthcare literacy level; Provide patient education for sleep disorders, comorbidities, therapeutic equipment and processes, therapy options, sleep hygiene and self-help; Empower patients, families and caregivers to assume as much responsibility for their care as possible; Address tangible barriers to care and refer patient to the appropriate contact for assistance; Promote community sleep health.
  
• Program and Business Leadership: Maintain accurate, pertinent, accessible, confidential, and secure patient records in accordance with privacy and security standards; Assure patient records contain documentation of all patient interactions; Manage patient compliance and outcomes database; Develop and implement quality assurance/improvement activities and staff training.
  
• Service and Essential Skills such as: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control; Meet and maintain all industry registry, certification, and state licensure requirements.
  
• Maintain current BLS certification for healthcare workers or international equivalent.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in clinical sleep health (CCSH).
  
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
  
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in sleep technology and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technologist and clinical sleep health educator.
  

Special Requirements

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical vapors such as cleaning and disinfecting solutions. There may also be skin contact with these substances. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents including blood borne pathogens.
  
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
  
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
  

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Final Filing Date
02/03/2023
Salary Range
$2,552.00 - $4,820.00
Salary Frequency
Bi-Weekly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
08 Hours
Location
Midtown Ambulatory Care Center
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=48128&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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