Senior Sleep Technologist — Polysomnography Expert

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Senior Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist to perform sleep studies and document results following established standards and policies. You will contribute to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting testing, scoring, education, and communication across the care team.

The role requires BLS, a registered polysomnographic technologist credential, and two years of polysomnography experience; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a CAC AHEPP accredited polysomnography program preferred.
• Completion of the Sleep Technology ARP program accredited by BRPT preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist credential required.
• Two years of polysomnography experience required.
• Two years of pediatric polysomnography experience preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited polysomnography program or completion of the ARP may substitute for two years of required polysomnography experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnographic testing in the sleep laboratory and inpatient areas per standards.
• Adapts procedures to clinical circumstances and minimizes artifacts.
• Applies electrodes according to the 10-20 system and conducts procedures per credentials.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events per guidelines.
• Prepares portable monitoring equipment and supports MSLT and PAP desensitization/education.
• Evaluates inpatient sleep-study requests and reports findings to the physician.
• Communicates effectively with care team to support high-quality patient care.
• Troubleshoots equipment, restocks supplies, and maintains a safe environment.
• Documents patient information in the EMR and supports timely charge submission.
• Participates in mentoring, training, research, and regulatory education.

Skills

Polysomnography experience

BLS certification

Education

CAC- AHEPP polysomnography program (preferred)

Sleep Technology ARP BRPT program (preferred)

RN or degree substitute for 2 years experience (noted)

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Senior Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist to perform sleep studies and document results following established standards and policies. You will contribute to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting testing, scoring, education, and communication across the care team.

The role requires BLS, a registered polysomnographic technologist credential, and two years of polysomnography experience; pediatric experience is preferred.