Job Information
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Polysomnographic Technologist I- Sleep Lab in Houston, Texas
Responsibilities
A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (MD, DO, or PhD) 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 defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.
In addition to the above duties, one will be expected to communicate with patients, families and the community to educate individuals on sleep disorders, good sleep hygiene, and ways to optimize treatment, methods to improve and monitor compliance with prescribed treatment and assists patients in eliminating barriers to their care in order to maximize their treatment outcomes. The person in this position will work closely with the Sleep disorders technical staff, pulmonary/sleep clinic and DME vendors. Whether instructing a patient about home sleep testing equipment, desensitizing a patient to positive airway pressure or performing the actual set up of the PAP equipment, one should communicate and document in a positive and thorough fashion.
Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist I
Location: Sleep Center
Department: Sleep Lab
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $ 59,108 - $73,025 (Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)
Qualifications
Education
Required: High school diploma or GED, Successful completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than
one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.
OR
A minimum of 6 months of experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all
required competencies
Preferred: N/A
Experience
Required: 6 mos -1 yr experience in sleep lab setting 1 year in sleep lab setting
Preferred: 1-2 years experience in a sleep lab setting Experience with Pediatric population
License(s)
Required: Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered
Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
Certified Sleep Educator or eligible and/or Credentialed Respiratory Therapist.
Preferred: N/A
Special Skills
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Other
Required: BLS through American Heart Association
Preferred: N/A
Working Environment: Medical Clinic
About Us
Start your career journey and become a part of a community of renowned Healthcare professionals. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston’s fastest growing, multispecialty organization with more than 40 premier locations and over 65 specialties. Our clinics are comprised of more than 600 physicians and as we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a convenient, coordinated, and collaborative manner. Enjoy the rewards of a successful career while maintaining a work/life balance by joining our team today and changing the way health cares.
Why Kelsey-Seybold Clinic?
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Matching 401K
Employee Reward and Recognition Program
Paid time off for vacation, sick, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Medical Education allowance
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by organizational policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Kelsey-Seybold is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.