What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Tech / Sleep Tech position at UT Health Henderson Hospital?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Sleep Center Polysomnographic Technologist in Henderson, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound healing center and an AASM-accredited sleep center.
Responsibilities
- To work under the general supervision of the clinical director (MD, DO, or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
- This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education.
- A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties define for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other staff.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography
- OR
- Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one-year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility of equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies requires of a Polysomnographic Technician
- Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred job Requirements
- A minimum of 1 year experience as a Polysomnographic Technician with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.