Polysomnographic Technician jobs in Houston, TX

Polysomnographic Technician under the direction of a physician, administers various sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. Performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents other test results, and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis. Being a Polysomnographic Technician typically requires an associate degree or its equivalent and certification as a Polysomnographic Technician. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Polysomnographic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Polysomnographic Technologist - PRN
  • Houston Methodist
  • The Woodlands, TX OTHER
  • At Houston Methodist, the Sr Polysomnographic Technologist position is an experienced and fully competent Polysomnographic Technologist who works under the general supervision of clinical/medical director or designee to provide for comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This position performs advanced duties including the scoring of sleep studies and preparation of preliminary report for physician interpretation, completing the process for the final report once signed off by the physician. The Sr Polysomnographic Technologist position conducts sleep studies, including advanced and complex procedures, performing polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services and participates in quality improvement initiatives, developing and teaching in-services/programs for others, serves as a mentor and resource to Polysomnographic Technologist and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and achieve optimum performance levels. This position works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging procedures and patient care situations, delivering exceptional patient care and adhering to standards and guidelines established by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Houston Methodist to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.


    PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Promotes a positive work environment and dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Responds positively to requests for assistance. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
    • Guides and mentors other Polysomnographic Technologists and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. Teaches, orients and precepts new technologists. Offers guidance to interprofessional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes, reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
    • Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.

    SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Serves as the primary person for performing all procedures related to sleep studies including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), Parasomnia studies, Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP) and oxygen titration, etc. Ensures collection of appropriate data and in accordance with established protocols and policies and procedures.
    • Performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions; analyzing complex situations, taking appropriate actions.
    • Educates patients in sleep study procedures, responding to questions and ensuring all paperwork and consent forms are completed. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
    • Coordinates various activities within the polysomnography department and assumes other duties, in the absence of a team lead or as assigned. Serves as a resource for department-related needs such as: specialty equipment or software implementation. Role models accountability and contributes towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.

    QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Establishes and documents baseline values, observations, sleep stages, clinical events, position changes and other significant events. Verifies integrity of collected data and completes the data collection process, e.g., repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.
    • Troubleshoots, calibrates and performs preventive maintenance and quality control on all equipment per department guidelines, documenting activities. Evaluates sleep study related equipment, reporting and documenting malfunctions. Consults with leadership regarding technical issues.
    • Scores sleep studies including Home Sleep Studies according to guidelines established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and department policies and procedures. Prepares the preliminary detailed polysomnographic report for physician interpretation and completes the process for the final report once physician sign-off accomplished.
    • Utilizes clinical judgement, using an analytical approach. Assists with implementation and teaching of department-based safety initiatives and standards of practice. Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into Patient Safety Net to improve processes. Identifies trends and opportunities for corrective action and process improvement, providing recommendations. Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

    FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Accurately documents all patient care and polysomnography-related activities and procedures in the appropriate documentation system. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
    • Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.

    GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement for department projects and shared governance activities. Participates in one or more department committees or subcommittees and facilitates the accomplishment of the goals of the committee or subcommittee. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.
    • Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

    This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

    EDUCATION
    • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

    WORK EXPERIENCE
    • Three years experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist in a Sleep Disorders laboratory/center
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  • Houston, TX FULL_TIME
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END & Nerve Conduction Technologist
  • SpecialtyCare
  • Houston, TX
  • SpecialtyCare continues to grow and we'd like you to grow with us. We are the industry leader in intraoperative neuromon...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electroneurodiagnostic-EEG-Technologist, Senior
  • Texas Children's Hospital
  • Houston, TX
  • Talent Area: Professional - ClinicalFull/Part Time: Full timeLocation: Houston, TX, USDepartment: Epilepsy Monitoring Un...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr Polysmngrph Technologst, Sleep Center, Full Time, 3rd Night Shift
  • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
  • Baytown, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Sr Polysomnographic Technologist position is an experienced and fully competent Polysomnograph...
  • 4/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Polysomnographic Technologist (PRN) - Pulmonary (Sugar Land)
  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Sr Polysomnographic Technologist position is an experienced and fully competent Polysomnograph...
  • 4/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner, 7p-7a, $10,000 Sign on and Referral Bonus
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital
  • Houston, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Sr Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position is an experienced and competent therapist who ...
  • 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...
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Income Estimation for Polysomnographic Technician jobs
$58,006 to $71,226
Houston, Texas area prices
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