Polysomnography Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Health
- Horseshoe Bay, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: Horseshoe Bay, Texas
- Schedule: FT Night Position
- Must have experience
- Performs Polysomnographic studies in a clinical setting, including oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure titrations.
- Scores studies and formulates reports for physician interpretation. Documents all pertinent patient events according to department policy.
- Communicates instructions, results and relative information to patients, physicians and family members.
- Calibrates and performs routine and troubleshooting maintenance on equipment, contacting manufacturers for repairs as needed. Notifies proper personnel for equipment problems. Cleans all equipment ensuring infection control.
- Consults regularly with the Medical Director regarding patient studies.
- Maintains standards for completeness of Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Control measurements.
- Orients and trains new Sleep Lab employees.
- Establishes and implements performance improvements including education and staff development.
- Communicates concerns and/or problems with possible solutions to the Department Manager or Director.
- Maintains a current and complete Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Advanced knowledge of Polysomnographic Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
- Must be able to read, write and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate.
- Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both orally and in writing.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
- Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to follow established safety, infection control, and isolation procedures at all times.
- Able to proportion multiple demands and respond to time constraints.
- Ability to maintain and troubleshoot audio and video equipment.
- Advanced computer skills, including but not limited to data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning and email.
- 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
 Basic Life Support (BLS) Polysomnography Tech (POLYTECH)