WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Polysomnography Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) is an integral part of the sleep center diagnostic, therapeutic and longitudinal sleep health program. They work collaboratively with our sleep providers, patients and families to improve and maintain ideal sleep health. The goal of the Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist is to perform with a high degree of competency in all clinical aspects of sleep health for the following age groups (adult and geriatric). The applicable aspects of sleep health are the following testing modalities; diagnostic, titration and home apnea sleep testing including Split night studies, Bipap ST, AVAPS and IVAPS studies for non - ventilator dependent patients. The RPSGT uses the most current version of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines in conjunction with the provider orders to perform highly skills sleep studies. The RPSGT may participate in relaying sleep study results as determined by a sleep medicine provider using the approved workflows. Works under general supervision of the assistant sleep lab manager.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
High School Diploma
Experience
2 years Experience in an accredited Sleep Center
Licenses and Certifications
(RPSGT) REG POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECH Licensure as a registered polysomnographic sleep technologist through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and
(BLSI) BASIC LIFE SUPP INSTRUCTO Certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
JOB DUTIES
Performs technical procedures and operates equipment with a high level of expertise.
Demonstrates decision-making skills in patient assessment and care plan based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data and consultation with physician.
Assesses patient and family's knowledge deficit regarding Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Adheres to department procedures of accurate documentation, trouble shoots and corrects artifact, performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
Demonstrates activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of supplies and maintain and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Assumes and performs scoring of the polysomnographic record when as signed according to departmental policies & established guidelines.
Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
On ones own initiative, assists in writing procedures, giving in-services recognized as necessary by the individual.
Maintains knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics.
Takes responsibility for maintain supplies & equipment in all areas of the Sleep Center; takes responsibility for reporting and follow through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.
Actively participates in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives.
Clean and maintain all polysomnographic equipment according to department policy.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
