The technologist is responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing sleep studies, including performing patient set-ups and monitoring data acquisition. They must also explain procedures to patients and ensure all equipment is functioning correctly to collect artifact-free data.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited polysomnography program. Additionally, the role requires an RPSGT certification and BCLS certification prior to providing independent patient care.
high schoolprofessional certificatePatient careBCLSPolysomnographyPatient educationRPSGTEquipment maintenanceMedical history reviewData acquisitionSleep study monitoringPAP therapyOxygen titrationElectrode placementSignal quality monitoringMaintenance of wakefulness testMultiple sleep latency test
Job description
Sleep Lab Technologist Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, 6020 West Parker Road, Plano, Texas, 75093 Work hours: PRN, 6:00pm – 6:00am; Weekend availability required Position highlights: · Flexible schedule · Excellent work/life balance and no holidays · Active Unit Practice Council (UBC) to be sure employee’s needs are met · Close-knit team with engaged Medical Director
Here’s What You Need · High School Diploma or equivalent required · Successful completion of an acceptable polysomnography program of no less than one years duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technologist preferred · One year in a Sleep Lab/Center preferably within a hospital setting preferred · RPSGT – Registered Polysomnographic Technician upon hire required and · BCLS – Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required Basic What You Will Do · Be responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing testing and/or treatment and the use of equipment to minimize any hazards. · Review patient's medical history, allergies, current medications, patient questionnaire. · Explain procedures to patient before, during and after sleep study, to include pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedures. · Perform patient set-up: attaches electrodes and monitors to patient according to accepted standards. · Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
Monitor patient via video for any unusual sleep behaviors. · Ensure signals are received on the computer and all monitors are recording data throughout the sleep study. · Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free, making adjustments as necessary.
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery is an 18-bed physician-owned hospital serving the people of Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties.
The hospital is an award-winning facility that offers a wide range of services including robotic surgery, spine surgery, joint replacement surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, urological surgery, ENT surgery as well as spinal injections, outpatient GI procedures and advanced imaging studies.
Designed with a boutique hotel in mind, patients enjoy a more comfortable setting than what is typically offered in a large, full-service traditional hospital.
Benefits
Dental insurance
401k
Medical insurance
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Student loan repayment program
Flex spending
From up-close parking to room service meals prepared by a culinary trained chef, our entire hospital staff provides compassionate care that is focused on you and your family.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and focused on your care and comfort, Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery strives to engage you in all aspects of care and support a culture of caring and healing.
As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding.
Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day.
You belong here.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Polysomnography Technologist: · Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, well as several other benefits. · Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. · Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). · A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns?
Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org #LI-TC1
