Polysomnographer I

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform sleep studies, in-center testing, and patient education under supervision of the medical director. You will provide comprehensive care and oversee other sleep center staff as needed.

The ideal candidate is credentialed in sleep technology, with knowledge of EEG procedures, recording units, and scheduling, and a commitment to accurate documentation and patient follow-up.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or graduate accredited respiratory program or completion of A STEP program or completion of a certified sleep program.

Skills

Sleep study prep

Sleep study procedures

Recording units

Professional appearance

Policies & procedures

Letters/memorandums

Meetings coordination

Proofread documents

Research information

Schedule appointments

Answer phones

Patient follow-ups

EEG on-call

Education

Associate degree or Graduate accredited respiratory program or Completion of A STEP Program or Completion of a Certified Sleep Program

Job description

Job Summary

A sleep technologist works under general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education. A sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Associates degree or Graduate accredited respiratory program or Completion of A STEP Program or Completion of a Certified Sleep Program

Minimum Work Experience

• No prior experience required

Required Licenses/Certifications

• RPSGT, CPSGT, or RST, or CRT/RRT with SDS credentials from NBRC, or completion of A-Step (completion with 1 year of hire date), and/or eligible to sit for RST boards
• Eligible to sit for RST boards
• CPR certified

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Sleep study preparation and set-up
• Sleep study procedures
• Use of recording units
• Maintains professional appearance and decorum at all times
• Compose applicable policies and procedures
• Compose letters/memorandums
• Coordinates meetings and schedules
• Proofread documents
• Research information
• Schedule appointments
• Answers phones
• Conducts patient follow-ups
• Compile statistics
• Able to perform EEG recordings for on call and STAT EEG’s