Supervisor Polysomnography Technologist

Supervisor Polysomnography Technologist

Location-Rowlett, TX FT Day

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

The Polysomnography Technologist Supervisor gathers and examines data for sleep studies. They also supervise and train other staff in Polysomnography.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Supervises the daily functions of the Sleep Laboratory effectively and professionally. This includes preparing schedules, making job assignments, monitoring personnel, and maintaining records according to policies.
• Ensures that the department and staff members adhere to department policies and procedures.
• Assists in all budgeting responsibilities within the Sleep Laboratory.
• Participates in the planning, design and execution of all clinical and research daytime and nighttime polysomnography studies.
• Coordinate data handling, data reduction, and necessary forms for special studies. Ensure all relevant equipment functions properly before the study starts.
• Prepare relevant equipment and review the patient's medical record before arrival. Ensure everything is set up appropriately for the patient.
• Greet the patient and family. Explain the test procedures. Answer any questions. Attend to any patient needs professionally.
• Applies monitoring equipment to the patient appropriately and professionally. Performs baseline measurement before the study begins. Ensures the equipment functions properly and will produce high-quality results.
• Start and end the study at the designated times. Properly record the necessary patient information at the right times during the study.
• Score the sleep recordings within the same week of completion. Identify the stages of sleep. Consistently and accurately identify tracings that indicate a sleep disorder.

Key Success Factors:

• Advanced knowledge of Polysomnographic Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
• Make tactical conclusions about allocating and directing supervised employees' work using established guidelines, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
• Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
• General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer. Reg Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Tech (RST): Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or Registered Sleep Technologist from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) required.