Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Polysomnographer for a job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Title & Specialty Area: Sleep Center
Department: PSG Sleep Center
Location: Dallas
Shift: PRN
Job Type: Onsite
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director (MD, PhD, DO) 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 of a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.
Responsibilities:
* Polysomnographic Procedures: Follow Department Operating Procedures and Procedural Protocols to ensure the collection of appropriate data. Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are kept artifact-free. Perform sleep stage, arousal and all clinical events scoring during data acquisition. Liberally document observations and relative clinical events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of results. Implement and perform appropriate interventions such as in those necessary for patient safety or PAP titrations. Remove electrodes and sensors and appropriately clean according to Department Operating Procedures for patient hookup and cleaning. Oversee and perform difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Perform the complete and final score of sleep studies that are performed by Trainees and Technicians, when necessary. Perform accurate and representative report generation for professional review.
* Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply procedures and policies. Score studies when required. Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning. Apply electrodes and sensors according to Department Operating Procedures for patient hookup. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signal deflection and recognition. During titration studies, perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting and desensitization prior to starting. Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs relating to physical / mental limitations, current emotional / physiological status regarding the testing procedure and pertinent medical / social history, and to determine final testing parameters / procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or Medical Director or designee and department procedures and protocols. Explain pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedures to the patient and present caregivers.
* Order equipment when needed. Maintain refrigeration logs nightly. Complete clean sweeps and NPSGs when requested. Work at Dallas and Legacy Sleep Centers as needed to assist with nightly operations of Sleep Center. Participate in the care and complex maintenance of all sleep equipment. Participate in the inventory and ordering of medical supplies. Participate in the organization and cleanliness of the sleep disorder center. Help establish, evaluate and maintain department operational procedures and protocols. Perform the functions of a Lead Technologist as defined and needed by the department.
* Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job.
* Complete 50 CEUs required by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists within a five year time frame, averaging 10 CEUs per year.
* Attend 80% of the required monthly staff meetings and participates in team building exercises at each. Attend quarterly meetings with Medical Director, Practice Manager and Daytime Scoring Technologist to improve communication and understanding of all policies and procedures; also to provide professional insight during these meetings as to how to improve the department. Participate in the scheduled department and / or technical meetings and / or conferences. Participate in one or more of the department Committees. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 2 years job related experience Preferred
* At least 2 years experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. Preferred
EDUCATION
* High school diploma or equivalent Required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required
* Current registry by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). Upon Hire Required
* Effective 11/12/2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire
* Existing employees must obtain PACES certification by 7/1/2021. Required
JOB PROFILE
* Has developed proficiency in a wide range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
* Understands the roles of all immediate team members and has a good understanding of how own team integrates with others
* Regularly provides guidance and support to more junior team members on challenging technical problems; helps them balance their workload and apply their technical skills
* Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on defined procedures and existing precedents
* Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team
* Works within defined processes but may develop an appropriate approach for new assignments
* Explains complex technical information in situations that may be challenging with respect to controversial subject matter or characteristics of the audience
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
* Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
* Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
* Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
* Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
* Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
* Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
* Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
* Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
* Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
* Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
* Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
NON-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
* Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
* Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
* Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
* Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
* Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
* Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
* Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
* Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
* Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
* Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
* Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
· Caregiver Leave
· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
As an equal oppo
Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #18987. Posted job title: Sleep Study - Psg Technologist
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.
Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
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