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CHRISTUS Health

Polysomnographic Technologist Job in Texarkana, Texas

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What they do

A Sleep Laboratory Technician, also known as a polysomnographic technician, performs tests and collects data on patients with sleep disorders. Responsible for giving patients explanations of the impending sleep tests and procedures, preparing equipment for the procedures, recording activities and analyzing results - all while working under the advisement of a clinical director and/or sleep technologist.

$58,935 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Description Summary:
This position is responsible for polysomnographic recording, determining testing and treatment parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering Physician, Medical Director and/or SDC protocols. Additionally, this position is responsible for all technical duties related to the polysomnographic evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders providing high quality results and patient care.
Responsibilities:
Assesses patient testing modalities and treatment protocols and consults with referring Physician, Medical Director or Clinical Director as needed to produce optimal polysomnographic procedures. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory. Performs routine and complex equipment care, maintenance and repairs. Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events by applying professionally accepted guidelines and SDC specific protocols, generating accurate reports. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities is a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of the members served by the department. Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each member served. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills High school diploma required Experience Minimum one year experience in an established sleep center preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RPSGT BRPT
required BLS required
Work Schedule:
PRN Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed