Entry-Level Polysomnography Sleep Tech – Night Shift

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Polysomnographer for the Night shift at the TDCJ Gal Sleep Lab. This role performs advanced polysomnographic testing, analysis, and patient education under limited supervision, supporting pediatric to geriatric patients within Sleep Disorders Center protocols.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited polysomnography program or A-STEP, and registration in Sleep Technology through ABSM/NBRC/BRPT. BCLS certification is required or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Current BCLS certification or equivalent.
• Completion of an Accredited Polysomnography Training Program or A-STEP.
• Registered in Sleep Technology through ABSM/NBRC/BRPT or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
• Gathers and analyzes patient information to meet patient-specific needs in conjunction with Sleep Disorders Center protocols.
• Prepares a summary of technical findings for interpretation by a sleep specialist by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide age-specific care and perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic testing on pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment used for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments if necessary.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Follows procedural protocols to ensure the proper collection of appropriate data.
• Responds to patient’s procedural-related questions by providing appropriate information and education (i.e. mask fitting, PAP devices).
• Provides assistance to rotating students, interns, and residents.
• Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times.
• Assists the Program Manager with the maintenance of the Sleep Disorders Center accreditation via the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
• Is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of sleep medicine and evolving sleep-specific technologies, skills, and policies.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

BCLS certification

Accredited Polysomnography Training Program

A-STEP completion

Registration in Sleep Technology (ABSM/NBRC/BRPT)

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Polysomnographer for the Night shift at the TDCJ Gal Sleep Lab. This role performs advanced polysomnographic testing, analysis, and patient education under limited supervision, supporting pediatric to geriatric patients within Sleep Disorders Center protocols.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited polysomnography program or A-STEP, and registration in Sleep Technology through ABSM/NBRC/BRPT. BCLS certification is required or equivalent training.