Polysomnographic/ Sr. Sleep Technologist

Texas Children's Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Polysomnographic Senior Sleep Technologist to join their dynamic team in Austin. This role involves conducting sleep studies, ensuring adherence to high standards of care, and providing exceptional patient-centered services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric polysomnography, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to improving the lives of children and families in the community, and make a meaningful impact in pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in pediatric polysomnography required.
• BLS and RPSGT certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducts sleep studies and documents results according to protocols.
• Ensures quality patient-centered neurodiagnostic sleep studies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Waveform recognition

Neurodiagnostic testing

Patient safety measures

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

RPSGT Certification

Job description

Position: Polysomnographic/ Sr. Sleep Technologist

Talent Area: Sleep/EEG

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Austin, TX, US

Department: ATXNC Sleep lab

Shift: Sun, Mon, Tue - 6p-7a OR Wed, Thur, Fri 6p-7a

Job ID: 416858

We are searching for a Polysomnographic Senior Sleep Center Technologist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform sleep studies and document results according to facility policy and procedures. Excellent communication skills are essential for this position. The Sr. Sleep Technologist performs procedures appropriate to their competence and credentials and is primarily responsible for conducting nighttime sleep studies.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Required:

1. Required H.S. Diploma or GED
2. Required BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association Basic Life Support
3. Required RPSGT - Reg Polysomnographic Technology by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
4. Required 2 years' experience in pediatric polysomnography (sleep studies)

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provides quality patient-centered neurodiagnostic sleep studies
2. Demonstrates a mastery of technical and procedural requirements to consistently produce high quality neurodiagnostic sleep studies; can adapt all procedures to clinical circumstances; monitors and/or eliminates causes of artifact; and consistently and properly labels recordings
3. Performs neurodiagnostic testing within the Neurophysiology laboratory and as required, in inpatient units according to departmental and AAST standards of care
4. Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10–20 System
5. Functions independently and can apply basic, intermediate, and advanced waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPAA practices
6. Demonstrates knowledge of product allergies, movement restrictions and different levels of consciousness the patient may experience
7. Performs patient safety measures in accordance with institutional policies, procedures, standards and/or guidelines
8. Conducts efficient and accurate scoring, and documenting of sleep studies. Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines
9. When requested, performs daytime duties including conducting efficient and accurate scoring, and reporting of sleep studies
10. Communicates effectively with peers and interdisciplinary team
11. Maintains Environment of Care
12. Performs other essential job duties

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.