What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technologist - Ancillary Sleep Lab position at CHRISTUS Health System?
Summary:
The Polysomnographic Technologist 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 role is responsible for all technical duties related to the polysomnographic evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, providing high quality results and patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- 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 in 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.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- 1 – 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by BRPT required
- BLS required
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time