Registered Polysomnographer (RPSGT), PRN Day Shift

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

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Experience and Education

• 2 years of experience in an accredited Sleep Center
• High School Diploma
• Required licensure as a registered polysomnographic sleep technologist through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
• BLS 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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.