What are the responsibilities and job description for the TECH - SLEEP LAB/POLYS (REG) position at Northwest Texas Healthcare System?
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POSITION SUMMARY: A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to
provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing,
diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist can
score and generate physician interpretations. A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and is able to provide
oversight of other sleep center staff. Technicians and trainees work under the direct supervision of the credentialed sleep
technologist or the medical director. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service
Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
PROVISION OF SERVICES
Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement an age appropriate plan of care using assessment and
clinical skills, with the ability of evaluating the plan of care and making adjustments as the clinical setting
changes. Performs sleep disorder studies accurately and safely as ordered by physicians. Operates all
equipment utilized for sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment. May calibrate equipment required for testing
and make adjustments. Determines testing parameters and procedures with aid of a physician. Scores
sleep/wake stages. Completes and verifies records of all procedures performed. Oversees unusual and
difficult procedures. Complies with Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
standards. May provide oversight to the sleep lab technician.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications:
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Successful completion of an accredited education program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis on
polysomnography, OR
Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration, associated with a state license
and/or must have at least 3 years’ experience as a Polysomnography Tech. -
Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic
Technologist (RPSGT) or equivalent
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EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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