Supervisor Polysomnography Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Town of Texas, Rowlett (WI, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervisor for Polysomnography Technologists. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the Sleep Laboratory's daily operations, ensuring compliance with policies while supervising and training staff. Your expertise in polysomnographic care will be crucial as you coordinate comprehensive sleep studies and maintain high standards of patient care. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative sleep solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals eager to make a significant impact in the field of sleep medicine.

Benefits

Immediate eligibility for health benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Polysomnography required.
• Must hold RPSGT or Registered Sleep Technologist certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operations of the Sleep Laboratory.
• Coordinates and prepares for polysomnography studies.
• Scores sleep recordings and identifies sleep disorders.

Skills

Polysomnographic Care

Staff Training

Data Analysis

Patient Interaction

Scheduling

General Computer Skills

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Documentation

Job description

Supervisor Polysomnography Technologist

FT Day

Location- Rowlett-TX

JOB SUMMARY

The Polysomnography Technologist Supervisor gathers and examines data for sleep physiology studies, and supervises and/or trains other staff members in Polysomnography.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Supervises the day-to-day functions of the Sleep Laboratory in an effective, timely and professional manner, including preparing schedules, making job assignments, monitoring personnel and maintaining appropriate personnel and patient records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the department and staff members adhere to department policies and procedures.
• Assists in all budgeting responsibilities within the Sleep Laboratory.
• Participates in the planning, design and execution of all clinical and research daytime and nighttime polysomnography studies.
• Coordinates data handling, data reduction and all forms necessary for special studies, and ensures that all relevant equipment is functioning properly prior to the start of the study.
• Prepares relevant equipment and reviews the patient's medical record before the patient arrives at the lab, ensuring that everything is set up appropriately for the patient.
• Greets the patient and family, explains the test procedures, answers any questions and attends to any patient needs in a professional manner.
• Applies monitoring equipment to the patient appropriately and professionally and performs baseline measurement before the study begins to ensure that the equipment is functioning properly and will produce high-quality results.
• Starts and ends the study at the designated times, and properly records the necessary patient information at the right times during the study.
• Scores the sleep recordings within the same week of completion, identifying the stages of sleep and consistently and accurately identifying those tracings that indicate a sleep disorder.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Advanced knowledge of Polysomnographic Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
• Ability to make tactical conclusions around the allocation and direction of the work of supervised employees using established guidelines, policies and/or procedures.
• Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
• Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation and email.

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) OR Registered Sleep Technologist from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) required.