Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab

Davita Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sleep medicine is looking for a Polysomnographic Technician to manage polysomnographic recordings and ensure high-quality patient care. The role includes assessing testing modalities, equipment evaluation, and scoring sleep stages, requiring a high school diploma and specific certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in an established sleep center preferred.
• Must have RPSGT Certification.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient testing modalities and treatment protocols.
• Perform routine and complex equipment care, maintenance, and repairs.
• Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events.

Skills

Assessment

Patient Care

Technical Duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for polysomnographic recording, determining testing and treatment parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering Physician, Medical Director and/or SDC protocols. Additionally, this position is responsible for all technical duties related to the polysomnographic evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders providing high quality results and patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient testing modalities and treatment protocols and consults with referring Physician, Medical Director or Clinical Director as needed to produce optimal polysomnographic procedures.
• Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Performs routine and complex equipment care, maintenance and repairs.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events by applying professionally accepted guidelines and SDC specific protocols, generating accurate reports.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities is a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of the members served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each member served.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum one year experience in an established sleep center preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RPSGT BRPT
• BLS

Work Type:

Full Time