Sleep Lab Tech PRN

HCA Houston Healthcare; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tomball Regional Medical Center is seeking a polysomnographic technologist to perform intensive nocturnal monitoring and, when indicated, diurnal testing for patients with sleep disorders. The role requires independent work, detailed documentation, and sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include operating sleep study equipment, communicating with patients and staff, and adhering to safety and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for verbal and written interactions.
• Ability to interpret and respond to emergencies and complex equipment alerts.
• Judgment and independent decision-making in patient care scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Monitor physiologic and neurological parameters during sleep studies.
• Operate polysomnographic equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Communicate findings and instructions to patients and staff.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices in the testing environment.
• Respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations during shifts.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree or Vocational School Graduate

Job description

Job Summary

Performs intensive nocturnal and, if indicated, diurnal monitoring of physiologic and neurological parameters in patients of varying ages and medical conditions who are referred for sleep dysfunctions. Testing is performed in accordance with the standards of practice as defined by Tomball Regional Medical Center and the Association of Sleep Disorders Centers. The polysomnographic technologist works independently, utilizing a variety of sophisticated instruments and demonstrates good judgment and decision making in the treatment and handling of the individual patient.

Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally via telephone
• Communicate verbally in a face-to-face situation
• Communicate in written form
• Communicate and convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Inspect machinery, office equipment, and/or medical equipment
• Trouble‑shoot medical equipment
• Solve problems requiring interpretation
• Utilize reasoning and problem‑solving skills
• Maintain sufficient noise levels to avoid distraction or hearing loss
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
• Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit environment
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
• May be exposed to or occasionally exposed to patient elements
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate

Travel

No Travel Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.