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Texas Neurology is seeking an RPSGT or Board Eligible Sleep Technologist!

Texas Neurology is seeking an RPSGT or Board Eligible Sleep Technologist to fill PRN position. Prospective candidates must have a minimum of two years work experience in a sleep lab/center environment and current BCLS certification. Professional demeanor and excellent customer service is required.

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., 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 oversight of other staff.Accountabilities:1. Gather and Analyze Patient Information 2. Testing Preparation Procedures 3. Polysomnographic Procedures 4. Polysomnographic Record Scoring Qualification Include: Successful completion of an accreditededucational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.* 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 equiv.* 1-2 years experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.* Certification by the Board of Registered* Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.

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This position is located in the Medical Care Line in the Pulmonary Section, Diagnostic Sleep Laboratory. The incumbent conducts polysomnograms and CPAP trials on patients in the sleep laboratory; scans patients’ health records for medical conditions and medications pertinent to the performance of each sleep laboratory procedure; explains procedures and protocols to patients to insure patient comfort for optimal recording of test; operates polysomnographic recording instruments to obtain an electroencephalographic record of a patient’s sleep; recognizes and annotates normal sleep stages, obstructive, central and mixed sleep apneas, sleep movements, nocturnal seizures, and parasomnias such as nocturnal myoclonus or REM behavior disorder; monitors recorded eye movements, patient limb, and chin motion as recorded by surface electromyography, nasal air flow thermistors, chest and abdominal strain gauges, ECG and pulse oximetry recordings and annotates record when these are abnormal or disturbed by artifact; operates audiovisual recording instruments; scores polysomnograms using computer assisted scoring program identifying sleep stages, apneas, oximetry readings, and movements partially while record is being produced, completing scoring at the end of the study; conducts respiratory related treatment trials with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) in patients per sleep laboratory protocol or as instructed by the physician; prepares the patient for tests by reassuring the patient, providing basic education concerning the nature of the testing, allaying fears, or misconceptions; performs operator maintenance of all sleep laboratory equipment and requests maintenance on equipment that he/she cannot maintain as needed; performs other miscellaneous duties as time permits or in the event of patient cancellation and various other duties as assigned.Applications will be accepted from United States citizens nationwide. Permanent Full-Time.

The successful candidate conducts polysomnograms and CPAP trials on patients in the sleep laboratory; scans patients health records for medical conditions and medications pertinent to the performance of each sleep laboratory procedure; explains procedures and protocols to patients to insure patient comfort for optimal recording of test; operates polysomnographic recording instruments to obtain an electroencephalographic record of a patients sleep; recognizes and annotates normal sleep stages, obstructive, central and mixed sleep apneas, sleep movements, nocturnal seizures, and parasomnias such as nocturnal myoclonus or REM behavior disorder; monitors recorded eye movements, patient limb, and chin motion as recorded by surface electromyography, nasal air flow thermistors, chest and abdominal strain gauges, ECG and pulse oximetry recordings and annotates record when these are abnormal or disturbed by artifact; operates audiovisual recording instruments; scores polysomnograms using computer assisted scoring program identifying sleep stages, apneas, oximetry readings, and movements partially while record is being produced, completing scoring at the end of the study; conducts respiratory related treatment trials with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) in patients per sleep laboratory protocol or as instructed by the physician; prepares the patient for tests by reassuring the patient, providing basic education concerning the nature of the testing, allaying fears, or misconceptions; performs operator maintenance of all sleep laboratory equipment and requests maintenance on equipment that he/she cannot maintain as needed; performs other miscellaneous duties as time permits or in the event of patient cancellation and various other duties as assigned.

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Position Summary: Responsible for the preparation of the patient, the conducting of Polysomnograms (PSG), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) titrations, Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MWT), as well as collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of tests, patient care, and patient education. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital´s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: H.S. graduate. Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited PSG educational program, or an Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program. Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists in Polysomnography. Must have CPR/BCLS Certification. Required Experience: Two years experience at the Technician level or the equivalent. Must be able to follow detailed instructions on all procedures. Able to establish good rapport with patients, public and the staff. Has sound independent judgment and initiative. Must have sound clinical judgment and equipment troubleshooting skills.

Position Summary: Responsible for the preparation of the patient, the conducting of Polysomnograms (PSG), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) titrations, Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MWT), as well as collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of tests, patient care, and patient education. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital´s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: H.S. graduate. Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited PSG educational program, or an Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program. Registration by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists in Polysomnography. Must have CPR/BCLS Certification. Required Experience: Two years experience at the Technician level or the equivalent.

The name you know. The doctors you trust. Georgetown University Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Position Summary: Responsible for the preparation of the patient, the conducting of Polysomnograms (PSG), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) titrations, Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MWT), as well as collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of tests, patient care, and patient education. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital´s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: H.S. graduate. Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited PSG educational program, or an Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program preferred. Must have CPR/BCLS Certification. Must take BRPT registry exam after 18 months employment. Required Experience: Six months experience as a trainee with documented proficiency in required competencies.