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.

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:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.

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