SA Health Job Pack Job Title Senior Sleep Technician Job Number 611262 Applications Closing Date 09/12/2016 Region / Division Health Service Location Classification SA Health - Women's and Children's Health Network Women's and Children's Hospital, Respiratory & Sleep Medicine North Adelaide TGO2 Job Status Indicative Total Remuneration* $73,610 - $78,398 Part time, temporary up to 12 months Criminal History Assessment Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they have undergone an appropriate criminal and relevant history screening assessment/ criminal history check. Depending on the role, this may be a Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Criminal History Check and/or a South Australian Police (SAPOL) National Police Check (NPC). The following checks will be required for this role: Child Related Employment Screening - DCSI Vulnerable Person-Related Employment Screening - NPC Aged Care Sector Employment Screening - NPC General Employment Probity Check - NPC Further information is available on the SA Health careers website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers - see Career Information, or by referring to the nominated contact person below. Contact Details Full name Yvonne Pamula Phone number 81616446 Email address yvonne.pamula@health.sa.gov.au Public I1 A1
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ROLE DESCRIPTION Role Title: Senior Sleep Technician Classification Code: TGO2 LHN/ HN/ SAAS/ DHA: Women s and Children s Health Network Hospital/ Service/ Cluster Women s and Children s Hospital Division: Paediatric Medicine Department/Section / Unit/ Ward: Children s Sleep Disorders Unit, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Role reports to: Medical Scientist, Children s Sleep Disorders Unit, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Role Created/ Reviewed Date: November 2016 Position Number: WC0783 FTE: 0.88 Criminal History Clearance Requirements: Aged (NPC) Child- Prescribed (DCSI) Vulnerable (NPC) General Probity (NPC) ROLE CONTEXT Primary Objective(s) of role: The Women s and Children s Health Network (WCHN) Children s Sleep Disorders Unit provides a clinical service in the diagnosis and management of sleep disordered breathing in neonates, babies, children and young persons to the age of approximately 18 years. The Senior Sleep Technician (TGO-2) operates as part of a multidisciplinary team in a clinical environment comprising medical, nursing, technical, research and administrative staff. The Senior Sleep Technician is responsible for providing technical support and conducting a variety of technical tasks that contribute to and maintain the highest level of clinical practice and service in the Sleep Disorders Unit. These tasks include but are not limited to: > conducting diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies > the application of specialised techniques during sleep studies such as oesophageal manometery > the analysis, scoring and basic interpretation of sleep studies > calibration and routine maintenance of equipment > ordering and maintenance of consumables > accreditation and quality control activities > under supervision assisting in the training of junior or new staff and students. This position will involve rostered shift work including overnight shifts (12 hours), afternoon shifts, sleep study set-up shifts and day shift - as required to meet clinical demand. Key Relationships/ Interactions: Internal > Works collaboratively with other members of staff in the Department of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine WCHN. > Reports to Medical and Nursing Directors, Division of Paediatric Medicine via the Medical Unit Head, Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine however on a daily basis, reports to the Medical Scientist, Sleep Disorders Unit. External > Works collaboratively with other members of staff in the Discipline of Paediatrics, University of Adelaide. 1 of 9
Challenges associated with Role: Major challenges currently associated with the role include: > Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills required with the ability to apply initiative to provide effective and efficient service to a diverse range of people (ie. Staff, clients, patients/parents) with different needs and expectations. > Good understanding of spoken and written English and satisfactory knowledge of safe working practices. > Proficient computing skills required. Delegations: > In line with WCHN Delegations Manual. Resilience: SA Health employees persevere to achieve goals, stay calm under pressure and are open to feedback. Performance Development The incumbent will be required to participate in the organisation s Performance Review & Development Program which will include a regular review of the incumbent s performance against the responsibilities and key result areas associated with their position and a requirement to demonstrate appropriate behaviours which reflect a commitment to SA Health values and strategic directions. General Requirements: Managers and staff are required to work in accordance with the Code of Ethics for South Australian Public Sector, Policies and Procedures and legislative requirements including but not limited to: > Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and when relevant WHS Defined Officers must meet due diligence requirements. > Return to Work Act 2014 (SA), facilitating the recovery, maintenance or early return to work of employees with work related injury / illness. > Meet immunisation requirements as outlined by the Immunisation Guidelines for Health Care Workers in South Australia 2014. > Equal Employment Opportunities (including prevention of bullying, harassment and intimidation). > Children s Protection Act 1993 (Cth) Notification of Abuse or Neglect. > Disability Discrimination. > Code of Fair Information Practice. > Relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Public Sector Act 2009, Health Care Act 2008, and the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual. > Relevant Australian Standards. > Duty to maintain confidentiality. > Smoke Free Workplace. > To value and respect the needs and contributions of SA Health Aboriginal staff and clients, and commit to the development of Aboriginal cultural competence across all SA Health practice and service delivery. > Applying the principles of the South Australian Government s Risk Management Policy to work as appropriate. 2 of 9
Handling of Official Information: By virtue of their duties, SA Health employees frequently access, otherwise deal with, and/or are aware of, information that needs to be treated as confidential. SA Health employees will not access or attempt to access official information, including confidential patient information other than in connection with the performance by them of their duties and/or as authorised. SA Health employees will not misuse information gained in their official capacity. SA Health employees will maintain the integrity and security of official or confidential information for which they are responsible. Employees will also ensure that the privacy of individuals is maintained and will only release or disclose information in accordance with relevant legislation, industrial instruments, policy, or lawful and reasonable direction. Special Conditions: > Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Background Screening and National Criminal History Check obtained through the Screening and Licensing Unit, Department for Communities and Social Inclusion to be renewed every 3 years thereafter from date of issue. Existing employees who have undertaken a Police Check and are cleared and then subsequently charged with an offence are required to inform their Line Manager immediately. > Depending on work requirements the incumbent may be transferred to other locations across SA Health to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities either on a permanent or temporary basis subject to relevant provisions of the Public Sector Act 2009 for Public Sector employees or the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual for Health Care Act employees. > The incumbent may be required to participate in Counter Disaster activities including attendance, as required, at training programs and exercises to develop the necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and/or major incident. > The incumbent will be rostered to work a variety of shifts including overnight (12 hours), afternoons, sleep study set-up shifts and day shifts as required, to meet clinical demand. > Weekend or Public Holiday work may be required. > Regular attendance and participation in staff meetings and staff training sessions is required. > Willingness to undertake annual mandatory training requirements including Paediatric Basic Life Support. > Hours worked need to meet the clinical requirements of the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine. > Two weeks annual leave (or pro rata) need to be taken over the Christmas closure of the Sleep Disorders Unit. Any remaining annual leave may be taken at a mutually convenient time. 3 of 9
Key Result Area and Responsibilities Key Result Areas Safely conducting overnight sleep studies (PSG), nap studies or MSLTs using computerised physiological data acquisition and recording equipment. Major Responsibilities > Using prescribed techniques and methodologies to acquire high quality and accurate polysomnography (PSG) data for clinical / diagnostic and research purposes. > Explaining the PSG procedure at a level appropriate for children and parents/caregivers and answering any questions and concerns raised in order to maximise co-operation with conducting the PSG. > Undertaking high levels and standards of annotation, documentation and record keeping in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of PSG results. > Recognition of sleep stages and abnormal cardio-respiratory events that occur during sleep. > When applicable and under guidance, recruiting subjects for WCHN ethics approved research projects, explaining the research protocol, obtaining informed consent from research subjects and/or parents/guardians and applying the research methodologies. > Adequately supervising and observing children during testing to ensure that they are safe while connected to monitoring equipment. > Implementing appropriate interventions or actions necessary for patient safety including contacting medical staff for further instruction in the event of adverse events. Under medical direction, implementing therapeutic treatment protocols to treat sleep-related breathing disorders with supplementary oxygen or non-invasive ventilation. Scoring and analysis of sleep studies. > Applying professional judgement in conducting supplementary oxygen, CPAP or NIPPV titrations by following procedural protocols or medical instructions. > When appropriate or required contacting and communicating effectively with medical or nursing staff to seek further instruction in the case of difficult titration PSG s. > Undertaking the analysis, scoring and basic interpretation of sleep studies including overnight polysomnography, nap studies and MSLTs using established laboratory standards and guidelines. > Recognising abnormal rest results and ensuring that the appropriate medical staff are promptly informed. Ensuring the performance of sleep studies meet quality and safety standards. > Ensuring sleep studies are performed to the highest standard with respect to technical quality, patient safety and documentation requirements. > Providing Senior Sleep Technicians with feedback on PSG performance. Be thoroughly familiar with the correct and safe operation and maintenance of all sensors, equipment and instrumentation in the Sleep Disorders Unit. > Thorough knowledge and familiarity of the operation and maintenance of relevant equipment, instrumentation and sensors used in the Sleep Disorders Unit including sleep-acquisition computer software. 4 of 9
> Ensuring equipment and sensors are functioning correctly and reliably and if necessary, testing, troubleshooting and upgrading of equipment/sensors. > Conducting regular equipment calibrations according to laboratory protocols and standards. Ensure quality control and maintenance tasks are completed. > Take part in quality control programs within the Sleep Disorders Unit. > Order required minor equipment, consumables, and other Laboratory needs. > Liaise with outside contractors, cleaners, and maintenance staff as required. Provision of technical advice and support. Training of staff and students in polysomnographic techniques. > When required, provision of after-hours technical advice and support to overnight Senior Sleep Technicians. > Training of staff and students in all technical aspects of polysomnographic techniques including diagnostic PSG, oxygen titration, non-invasive ventilation titration and MSLT. > Preparation and presentation of staff training activities at staff meetings. Administrative support to assist the day to day functioning of the Sleep Disorders Unit. > Engendering a welcoming environment to clients. > Responding to telephone and face to face customer enquiries. > Maintenance of client records and prompt distribution of laboratory results. > Maintenance/ ordering of laboratory supplies and minor equipment. > Booking patients for sleep studies. > Taking staff meeting minutes. Support and actively participate in a positive and innovative team work culture, and promote safe work practices within the Sleep Disorders Unit. > Contributes to a positive team environment, including enthusiasm for learning and development, adherence to the needs for safety and welfare of employees, acknowledgement of personal differences while performing work in a professional manner, and encouragement of creativity, innovation and honesty. > Voices views and concerns in a constructive manner, to improve the quality and functioning of the Sleep Disorders Unit. 5 of 9
Knowledge, Skills and Experience ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational/Vocational Qualifications: > A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline. Note that employees without the required qualifications who are already working in such positions, at the TGO1 and above levels are eligible to apply and compete for these positions. Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills: > The ability to work under pressure within predetermined guidelines with limited supervision and ability to set work priorities and reset priorities in the light of unexpected changes in work circumstances. > Able to follow written or verbal instructions precisely and the ability to identify and communicate problems promptly to senior staff. > Demonstrated initiative, good organisational skills, thoroughness and attention to detail. > Commitment to accuracy and quality of testing procedures. > Ability to communicate effectively, in particular verbally, with the public, co-workers and all levels of medical staff and able to establish a rapport with children and parents. > Demonstrated ability to deal with situations, staff and patients with maturity and empathy. > Ability to take direction. Experience: > Experience in the use of Windows based computer programs. > Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team including medical, nursing, technical, research and clerical staff. > Demonstrated ability in identifying and using initiative to resolve problems. Knowledge: > Satisfactory knowledge of safe work practices. > Basic knowledge of human physiology. > Knowledge of the principles and practice of OHSW, Equal Opportunity, the Public Sector Act 2009 Code of Ethics and diversity appropriate to the requirements of the position. DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS Educational/Vocational Qualifications: > Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Sleep Science. Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills: > Proficient computing skills. Experience > Demonstrated competency in performing attended sleep studies including non-invasive ventilation titration studies. Knowledge > Knowledge of Compumedics sleep software and related products. > Knowledge of paediatric sleep physiology and paediatric sleep disorders. 6 of 9
Organisational Context Organisational Overview: Our mission at SA Health is to lead and deliver a comprehensive and sustainable health system that aims to ensure healthier, longer and better lives for all South Australians. We will achieve our objectives by strengthening primary health care, enhancing hospital care, reforming mental health care and improving the health of Aboriginal people. SA Health is committed to a health system that produces positive health outcomes by focusing on health promotion, illness prevention and early intervention. We will work with other government agencies and the community to address the environmental, socioeconomic, biological and behavioural determinants of health, and to achieve equitable health outcomes for all South Australians. Our Legal Entities: SA Health is the brand name for the health portfolio of services and agencies responsible to the Minister for Health and Ageing and the Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse. The legal entities include but are not limited to Department for Health and Ageing, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Women s and Children s Health Network, Country Health SA Local Health Network and SA Ambulance Service. SA Health Challenges: The health system is facing the challenges of an ageing population, increased incidence of chronic disease, workforce shortages, and ageing infrastructure. The SA Health Care Plan has been developed to meet these challenges and ensure South Australian s have access to the best available health care in hospitals, health care centres and through GPs and other providers. Health Network/ Division/ Department: The Women s and Children s Health Network (WCHN) was established to promote, maintain and restore the health of women, children and young people in South Australia. The Service plans, develops and coordinates health services as part of an integrated health system. The Women s and Children s Health Network efficiently conducts and manages, within its identified resources, health services for children, young people and women, including: > Specialist hospital services > Primary health care and population health programs > Integrated community care services > Services to address the health and wellbeing of particular populations, including Aboriginal Health Programs > Education and training programs > Research. Branch/Unit/Team The WCHN Children s Sleep Disorders Unit provides a clinical service in the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders in neonates, infants, children and adolescents to the age of approximately 18 years. The Sleep Technician (TGO-1) operates as part of a multidisciplinary team in a clinical environment comprising medical, nursing, technical, research and administrative staff. 7 of 9
Values SA Health Values The values of SA Health are used to indicate the type of conduct required by our employees and the conduct that our customers can expect from our health service: > We are committed to the values of integrity, respect and accountability. > We value care, excellence, innovation, creativity, leadership and equity in health care provision and health outcomes. > We demonstrate our values in our interactions with others in SA Health, the community, and those for whom we care. Domestic and Family Violence The WCHN recognises violence against women as a human rights issue that must be addressed in the workplace, and is committed to a zero tolerance policy towards violence against women in the workplace. Accordingly employees must appropriately report and respond to any such acts in the workplace, and make available appropriate support to employees who may be experiencing violence in the community. Code of Ethics The Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector provides an ethical framework for the public sector and applies to all public service employees: > Democratic Values - Helping the government, under the law to serve the people of South Australia. > Service, Respect and Courtesy - Serving the people of South Australia. > Honesty and Integrity- Acting at all times in such a way as to uphold the public trust. > Accountability- Holding ourselves accountable for everything we do. > Professional Conduct Standards- Exhibiting the highest standards of professional conduct. The Code recognises that some public sector employees are also bound by codes of conduct relevant to their profession. Approvals Role Description Approval I acknowledge that the role I currently occupy has the delegated authority to authorise this document. Name: Signature: Role Title: Date: Role Acceptance Incumbent Acceptance I have read and understand the responsibilities associated with role, the role and organisational context and the values of SA Health as described within this document. Name: Signature: Date: 8 of 9
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