Responsibilities

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (MD, DO, or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

 

In addition to the above duties, one will be expected to communicate with patients, families and the community to educate individuals on sleep disorders, good sleep hygiene, and ways to optimize treatment, methods to improve and monitor compliance with prescribed treatment and assists patients in eliminating barriers to their care in order to maximize their treatment outcomes. The person in this position will work closely with the Sleep disorders technical staff, pulmonary/sleep clinic and DME vendors. Whether instructing a patient about home sleep testing equipment, desensitizing a patient to positive airway pressure or performing the actual set up of the PAP equipment, one should communicate and document in a positive and thorough fashion.

 

Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist I

Location: Sleep Center

Department: Sleep Lab

Job Type: Full Time 

Salary Range: $ 59,108 - $73,025 (Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)

 

Qualifications

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED, Successful completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than 

 

one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.

 

OR

 

A minimum of 6 months of experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all 

 

required competencies

Preferred: N/A

Experience

Required: 6 mos -1 yr experience in sleep lab setting 1 year in sleep lab setting

Preferred: 1-2 years experience in a sleep lab setting Experience with Pediatric population

License(s)

Required: Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered 

 

Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).

 

Certified Sleep Educator or eligible and/or Credentialed Respiratory Therapist.

Preferred: N/A

Special Skills

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Other 

Required: BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred: N/A

 

Working Environment: Medical Clinic

 

About Us

Start your career journey and become a part of a community of renowned Healthcare professionals.  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston’s fastest growing, multispecialty organization with more than 40 premier locations and over 65 specialties.  Our clinics are comprised of more than 600 physicians and as we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a convenient, coordinated, and collaborative manner.  Enjoy the rewards of a successful career while maintaining a work/life balance by joining our team today and changing the way health cares. 

 

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