Registered Polysomnographer (RPSGT) PRN Nights

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern is seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) for the night shift in Dallas. You will collaborate with sleep providers, patients, and families to perform diagnostic, titration, and home sleep testing studies across adult and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities include adhering to AASM guidelines, maintaining equipment, and contributing to Quality Assurance activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2 years experience in an accredited Sleep Center.
• RPSGT licensure and BLSI certification (AHA/ARC).

Responsibilities

• Performs technical procedures and operates equipment with expertise.
• Assess patient and plan care per physician recommendations.
• Document accurately and troubleshoot artifacts during sleep studies.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, ensure patient safety.
• Score polysomnographic records as assigned, per policy.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where youll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Polysomnography Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) is an integral part of the sleep center diagnostic, therapeutic and longitudinal sleep health program. They work collaboratively with our sleep providers, patients and families to improve and maintain ideal sleep health. The goal of the Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist is to perform with a high degree of competency in all clinical aspects of sleep health for the following age groups (adult and geriatric). The applicable aspects of sleep health are the following testing modalities; diagnostic, titration and home apnea sleep testing including Split night studies, Bipap ST, AVAPS and IVAPS studies for non - ventilator dependent patients. The RPSGT uses the most current version of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines in conjunction with the provider orders to perform highly skills sleep studies. The RPSGT may participate in relaying sleep study results as determined by a sleep medicine provider using the approved workflows. Works under general supervision of the assistant sleep lab manager

SHIFT

Night Shift

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education
  High School Diploma
• Experience
  2 years Experience in an accredited Sleep Center
• Licenses and Certifications
  (RPSGT) REG POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECH Licensure as a registered polysomnographic sleep technologist through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and
  (BLSI) BASIC LIFE SUPP INSTRUCTO Certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

JOB DUTIES

• Performs technical procedures and operates equipment with a high level of expertise.
• Demonstrates decision-making skills in patient assessment and care plan based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data and consultation with physician.
• Assesses patient and family's knowledge deficit regarding Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Adheres to department procedures of accurate documentation, troubleshoots and corrects artifact, performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Demonstrates activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of supplies and maintain and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Assumes and performs scoring of the polysomnographic record when as signed according to departmental policies & established guidelines.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
• On one's own initiative, assists in writing procedures, giving in-services recognized as necessary by the individual.
• Maintains knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics.
• Takes responsibility for maintain supplies & equipment in all areas of the Sleep Center; takes responsibility for reporting and follow through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives.
• Clean and maintain all polysomnographic equipment according to department policy.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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