Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX is seeking a polysomnographic technologist responsible for recording and interpreting sleep studies, coordinating testing parameters with physicians and the Medical Director. This role emphasizes high quality patient care and accurate report generation.

The position requires evaluating sleep equipment, performing routine and complex maintenance, and adapting procedures to meet diverse patient needs. Per diem schedule may be involved, with PRN hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum one year experience in an established sleep center preferred.
• RPSGT BRPT and BLS licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient testing modalities 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Job 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 required

Experience

• Minimum one year experience in an established sleep center preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RPSGT BRPT required
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed