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. Nights 6 : 30 PM to 7AM. Varied nights availability.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
High School Diploma
2 years Experience in an accredited Sleep Center
(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
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.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :
Polysomnographer • Dallas, TX, United States