Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab - PRN

Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab - PRN at Christus Health summary:

The Polysomnographic Technologist conducts and evaluates sleep studies to diagnose and treat sleep disorders, working closely with physicians and clinical directors. They are responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing sleep study equipment, scoring clinical events, and ensuring high-quality patient care. This role requires adherence to professional guidelines and protocols while accommodating the unique needs of each patient served.

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 preferred

Experience

• 1 – 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by BRPT required
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

7pm - 7am

Workdays will vary

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Keywords:

polysomnography, sleep study, sleep disorders, RPSGT, sleep lab, patient care, clinical evaluation, equipment maintenance, BLS certification