Neurodiagnostic Tech - PRN- Sleep Center

Parkland Health

6d

About The Position

Performs routine, complex, and special neurodiagnostic examinations as directed, providing physicians with diagnostic tools to treat patients. In the Sleep Lab, independently sets up, records, and monitors sleep studies, administers CPAP when indicated, and stages and scores studies according to laboratory guidelines. The role also includes maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, supporting patient comfort, following infection control procedures, and staying current with professional developments and applicable requirements.

This is a PRN night position with a schedule of 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The employee must be able to work weekends and provide coverage for PTO and leaves of absence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of technical neurodiagnostic experience, including polysomnography or epilepsy monitoring.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network before hire and/or placement.
• For Sleep Lab: registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT), or as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder (RRT-SDS).
• Ability to obtain high-quality sleep studies following established department procedures.
• Ability to independently set up, record, and monitor two sleep studies per night and administer CPAP when indicated.
• Ability to use PAP devices appropriately and follow established guidelines.
• Ability to respond appropriately to patient-related situations and contact appropriate staff or physicians as needed.
• Familiarity with digital recordings and scoring techniques.
• Ability to stage and score sleep studies using laboratory guidelines.
• Good communication skills for working with difficult and severely ill patients.
• Ability to handle stressful situations effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate patient-centered and patient-valued behaviors.
• For Laboratory or Epilepsy Monitoring: registration by ABRET as a Registered EEG Technologist (REEGT).

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor routine, complex, and special neurodiagnostic procedures for physicians’ diagnostic use; assist physicians with special procedures as needed.
• Maintain positive working relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and family members to support patient comfort and timely testing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure effective operation.
• Follow established infection control guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations, implement improvements, and monitor results as appropriate.
• Stay current with developments and trends in the field through professional learning and participation, and integrate relevant knowledge into work practices.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines; develop effective internal controls that support compliance with applicable laws, accreditation requirements, and health plan requirements; seek guidance when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED