Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves polysomnographic recording and ensuring high-quality patient care and results.

Key responsibilities include evaluating equipment, scoring sleep studies, and maintaining compliance with relevant protocols. A high school diploma and certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) are required. The position operates on a full-time schedule from 7PM to 7AM.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of experience preferred.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by BRPT required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events.
• Meets expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies.

Skills

Patient care

Technical equipment maintenance

Scoring sleep stages

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Polysomnographic equipment

Job description

Summary

The Polysomnographic Technologist 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 role is responsible for all technical duties related to the polysomnographic evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, providing high quality results and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• 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 in 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.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 1 – 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by BRPT required
• BLS required

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time