Weekend

UHS•Amarillo, TX

63d

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position Summary: A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist can score and generate physician interpretations. A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. Technicians and trainees work under the direct supervision of the credentialed sleep technologist or the medical director. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited education program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis on polysomnography, OR Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration, associated with a state license and/or must have at least 3 years’ experience as a Polysomnography Tech
Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or equivalent
Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others.
Ability to remain calm and composed under stress.
Ability to respond to pages, telephones, and other auditory stimulation.
Ability to function when exposed to hazardous chemicals and/or biological materials.
Bending, lifting (10-30 lbs. minimum), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing and/or sitting.
Ability to discriminate color.
Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurements).
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement an age appropriate plan of care using assessment and clinical skills, with the ability of evaluating the plan of care and making adjustments as the clinical setting changes.
Performs sleep disorder studies accurately and safely as ordered by physicians.
Operates all equipment utilized for sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment.
May calibrate equipment required for testing and make adjustments.
Determines testing parameters and procedures with aid of a physician.
Scores sleep/wake stages.
Completes and verifies records of all procedures performed.
Oversees unusual and difficult procedures.
Complies with Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) standards.
May provide oversight to the sleep lab technician.