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Baylor Scott & White Health · 2 weeks ago

Polysomnography Tech III

Temple, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Polysomnography Tech 3 to coordinate the daily operations of the Sleep Laboratory. This role involves monitoring Sleep Lab quality, educating patients and families about sleep disorders, and consulting with physicians regarding patient results.

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Responsibilities

Performs polysomnographic studies in a clinical setting, including oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure titrations

Scores studies and formulates reports for physician interpretation

Documents all pertinent patient events according to department policy

Communicates instructions, results, and relative information to patients, physicians, and family members

Calibrates and performs routine and troubleshooting maintenance on equipment, contacting manufacturers for repairs as needed

Notifies proper personnel for equipment problems

Cleans all equipment ensuring infection control

Consults regularly with the Medical Director regarding patient studies

Maintains standards for completeness of Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Control measurements

Orients and trains new Sleep Lab employees

Establishes and implements performance improvements including education and staff development

Communicates concerns and/or problems with possible solutions to the Department Manager or Director

Maintains a current and complete Policy and Procedure Manual

Qualification

Polysomnographic CarePolysomnography Tech certificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced computer skillsInfection control proceduresCritical thinkingProblem solvingCommunication skills