Polysomnographic Technician

Description

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PRN)

Dallas, TX

Description

The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PRN) is responsible for conducting sleep studies and providing essential support to patients undergoing sleep evaluations. This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, an a compassionate approach to patient care. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist will provide quality comprehensive patient care during sleep diagnostic testing and clinical treatment of sleep disorders. The type of testing includes MSLT, MWT, HSAT, Split Night and PAP therapy. 

Twelve hour shifts from 7 pm to 7 am various nights. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Cooper Aerobics

Cooper Aerobics has been helping improve the quality and quantity of millions of lives through prevention since 1970. We inspire individuals to make good health a habit to live longer, healthier and more productive lives through our products and services. 

• Cooper Clinic’s comprehensive physical exam gives patients an in-depth picture of their health and an action plan to improve it.
• Cooper Fitness Center is the fitness center of choice for members that belong to a healthy-living community, not just a gym.
• Cooper Spa helps bring life back in balance through relaxation and renewal services.
• Cooper Hotel & Conference Center provides guests easy access to all that Cooper Aerobics has to offer.
• Cooper Complete is a pure, potent vitamin and supplement line scientifically proven to improve well-being.
• Cooper Wellness Strategies takes the Cooper philosophies for individuals and transforms them to improve the physical and fiscal health of a company and its workforce.

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Requirements

• Conducts comprehensive polysomnographic studies on patients to assess sleep disorders.

• Prepares and calibrates equipment and applies appropriate recording electrodes and sensors. 

• Able to recognize clear signal of all tracing types on sleep study and differentiate from artifact in signal.

• Review patient orders on schedule left by Sleep Lab Supervisor

• Set up equipment, patient rooms, computers and testing supplies

• Greet patients and escort them to their assigned room for testing

• Orient patients on the testing process, hookup procedures and what is next in the process

• Start testing: Set up software with patient data; perform Bio calibrations, Lights Out process

• Perform data acquisition and continually monitor the quality for artifact-free testing

• Perform sleep staging, as needed, mark EEG arousals, Leg Movement, etc. during data acquisition

• Document observations that are important to making clinical diagnosis / treatment decisions

• Assess and intervene; perform appropriate interventions when needed: (i.e., apply Supplemental O2)

• Perform CPAP mask fittings & desensitization prior to starting Titration studies as needed

• Track and mark logs for sleep lab duties and inform Sleep Lab Supervisor tasks are done

• Monitor inventory, mark on order log and relay needs to Sleep Lab Supervisor

• Discharge Patients after they have showered, dressed and are ready for their day

• Maintains a positive attitude and adheres to the Cooper purpose and core values.

• Performs duties onsite with consistent, regular, and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all Cooper and Client policies.

• Accomplishes other duties as assigned.

The ideal Registered Polysomnographic Technologist candidate will possess:

• Current registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

• Basic Cardiac Support (BLS) certification required. 

• Sleep lab experience in a clinical setting preferred; training provided

• High School diploma or GED required; 2 years college preferred

• Must be registered with the BRPT and have one-year experience in a clinical setting.

Cooper Aerobics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All associates are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of Cooper Aerobics to provide equal employment to all associates and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Job openings are listed as a courtesy, and it is policy not to accept unsolicited applications or resumes.

Texas is an employment-at-will state. The employer may terminate the work relationship or change the terms and conditions of the job at any time and for any reason. The employee may also terminate the work relationship at any time. This job offer does not in any way constitute a contract. The employer also reserves the right to eliminate or alter benefits at any time. This employer participates in E-Verify.