Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Technician)

WellNecessities Holdings; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits

Retirement

Job summary

WellNecessities Holdings in San Antonio, TX seeks a Polysomnographic Technologist to perform day and overnight sleep studies, scoring, and education. The role includes data tabulation, report generation, and training of junior technicians under supervision.

Requirements include BLS, BRPT/SDS or CPSGT/RPSGT certification, and 18 months of related experience. Full-time, benefits, and travel may be involved, with a focus on patient care across age groups.

Qualifications

• Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for adult, child, and infant.
• BRPT or SDS polysomnography certification is required.
• HS diploma or GED; associate degree in Polysomnography or equivalent preferred.
• ASTEP completion required; CPSGT/RPSGT certification preferred.
• Knowledge of cardio-respiratory, neurological, and sleep physiology.
• Minimum 18 months of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform day and overnight polysomnograms and sleep studies.
• Conduct MSLT/MWT testing and titrations as per protocol.
• Score data according to AASM guidelines and generate physician reports.
• Maintain equipment, QA processes, and documentation.
• Train and educate polysomnographic trainees and staff.
• Provide patient care and education across age groups.

Skills

Polysomnography

AASM scoring

CPAP titration

Clinical data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Call rotation

Independence

Education

HS diploma or GED

AS degree in Polysomnography

ASTEP program completion

CPSGT/RPSGT certification

Tools

BRPT/SDS credentials

Job description

Position:Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Technician)

Location: San Antonio, TX

Job Id:418

# of Openings:1

We are currently seeking Sleep Techs and CRT and RRT

FULLTIME PART-TIME AND PRN POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We offer the following

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits
• Retirement

JOB SUMMARY

The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director and direct supervision of the Regional Diagnostic Supervisor. The Sleep Tech provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The Sleep Technologist performs day and overnight polysomnograms, MSLT/MWT testing, diagnostic and therapeutic services as well as patient care and education. The Sleep Technologist also provides training and education to polysomnographic trainees and technicians. Performs accurate data tabulation and interpretation (scoring and reporting) to assist physicians in the interpretation of sleep studies. Rotates call as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs day/overnight polysomnograms, MSLT/MWT, CPAP and oxygen titration according to procedural protocol.
• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs such as physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history in order to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician and laboratory protocols.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Data Tabulation and Interpretation: Score sleep/wake and clinical events (respiratory, cardiac, limb movements, arousals, etc.) in accordance with AASM scoring guidelines.
• Generate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical events to assist physician in interpretation.
• Assist in equipment care and maintenance, maintaining proper storage and backup procedures on all sleep studies.
• Assist in training and educating polysomnographic technicians.
• Assist in providing accurate and constructive feedback to technicians in the form of QAs.
• Assist in organizing and presenting technical in-services to technicians.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Comply with BRPT Standards of Conduct.
• Travel required.
• Assist in rotating call as needed.
• Rotate weekends as requested.
• All other duties as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• License:
  • Must be certified in Basic Life Support (adult, child, and infant)
  • Must be Registered or Certified in Polysomnographic Technology with the BRPT or CRT/RRT with SDS certificate.
• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) mandatory.
  • Some post secondary or college education in science or health-related area is preferred.
  • Completed an associated degree with emphasis in Polysomnography, or successful completion of ASTEP course, required
  • Knowledge of normal cardio respiratory, neurological and sleep physiology.
  • CPSGT/RPSGT certificate required
• Experience:
  • At least 18 months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but not required.
  • Previous experience in an allied health field helpful but not required
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
  • Able to work collectively with sleep associates.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Able to work with a variety of different people.
  • Able to work well under time constraints and in stressful conditions.
  • Good computer skills.