Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform polysomnographic recording and scoring, aligning testing with physician orders and protocols to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Responsibilities include equipment upkeep, generating reports, and adapting procedures for patient needs during a 12‑hour 6 PM–6 AM shift. Requires a high school diploma, RPSGT/BRPT and BLS, and 1+ year sleep center experience. Full-time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• RPSGT BRPT and BLS certifications required.
• 1+ year sleep center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient testing modalities and consults with physicians to optimize polysomnographic procedures.
• Evaluates sleep study equipment and inventory.
• Performs routine and complex equipment care, maintenance and repairs.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events and generates reports.
• Adapts assessments and treatments to patient needs and age development.

Skills

Polysomnography

Education

High school diploma

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 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.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• High school diploma required

Experience

• Minimum one year experience in an established sleep center preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RPSGT BRPT required
• BLS required

Work Schedule

6PM - 6AM 12 HR Shift

Work Type

Full Time