Polysomnographic/Sleep Technologist, Sr

We're hunting for a Sleep Center Technologist, someone who's ready to be part of the best ranked children's hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will perform sleep studies and document results according to facility policy and procedures. You'll need excellent communication skills in this position. You'll be primarily responsible for conducting night-time sleep studies.

Think you've got what it takes?

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Master neurodiagnostic sleep studies for quality results.
• Conduct tests in the Neurophysiology lab and inpatient units as required, in inpatient units according to departmental and MST standards of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of product allergies, movement restrictions and different levels of consciousness the patient may experience.
• Apply electrodes accurately per international standards.
• Independently interpret waveforms, medical terms, and anatomy.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and education.
• Recognize and respond to patient needs effectively.
• Score sleep studies and clinical events professionally.
• Use appropriate equipment and maintain readiness.
• Communicate effectively with the team.
• Report incidents and equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Seek professional growth and educational opportunities.
• Prioritize customer service and documentation.
• Support high-quality patient care and billing.
• Seek exposure to educational opportunities to enhance professional growth and technical knowledge related to sleep-related disease and neurodiagnostic practice.
• Comply with training requirements and perform assigned tasks.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements
• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Is Required
• Technical Diploma/Graduate of A CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program) Accredited Sleep Program Is Preferred
• Other in: Completion of the Texas Children's Hospital Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) program accredited by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) is Preferred
• BLS - Cert-basic Life Support and RPSGT - Reg Polysomnographic Technology Certifications Are Required
• RST - Registered Sleep Technologist Is Preferred
• 2 Years of experience as a Sleep Technologist Required
• 2 years of experience in pediatric polysomnography Is Preferred
• Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program) accredited polysomnography program; OR Completion of the Texas Children's Hospital Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) program accredited by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) will substitute for 2 years required experience in polysomnography.

ABOUT US

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

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Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.