Polysomnographic Technologist

AECOM; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Sleep Technician to perform and document sleep studies at Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle, Texas. Candidates must have relevant certifications and a commitment to patient care while working in a dynamic team environment with various performance benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire required.
• Certification from a recognized body in Polysomnography preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct sleep studies on patients.
• Monitor patient status and document results.
• Analyze and report sleep study results.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Diagnostic testing

Data analysis

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Sleep Lab

+ **Schedule:** 12-Hour Night Shift

+ **Hospital:** Seton Medical Center Hays

+ **Location:** Kyle, Texas

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.

+ Prepare patient and equipment for ordered testing. Interview patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.

+ Perform and document testing. Monitor patient throughout testing and intervene as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.

+ Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs; score, interpret and report results of sleep studies.

+ Prepare, calibrate, repair and maintain equipment required for testing. Determine and report needed repairs/replacements.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ One or more of the following required:

+ Cert Polysomnographic Tech credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Reg Polysomnographic Tchnlgst credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Electroencephalographic Technician credentialed from the ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation (ABRET) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ RRT Sleep Disorder Specialist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Sleep Technician credentialed from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

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