What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Disorders Laboratory Lead position at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital?
Job Description
The Sleep Disorders Laboratory Lead at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and adhering to standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service.
About Us
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service, and innovation. Our hospital provides a broad spectrum of adult, pediatric, medical, and surgical care, including state-of-the-art imaging, childbirth center with a level II neonatal intensive care unit, minimally invasive surgery, cancer center, neurology and spine care, heart and vascular care, bariatric and digestive care, emergency care, primary care, rehabilitation services, and comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine.
About the Job
We are seeking a highly skilled Polysomnographic Technologist to lead our sleep disorders laboratory team. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist in a Sleep Disorders laboratory, with at least one year in a leadership capacity. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing advanced procedures, training and mentoring staff, providing feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, participating in the development of skills and performance of staff, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports on department performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and initiate problem resolution within the work unit
- Orient, guide, and mentor team members to build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge, and abilities
- Effectively implement protocols and objectives with team members to optimize staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service
- Role-model skills through peer-to-peer accountability to drive improvement of department scores for turnover, retention, and employee engagement
Requirements
The successful candidate must possess:
- A graduate degree from an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s)
- At least four years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist in a Sleep Disorders laboratory, with at least one year in a leadership capacity
- Registration as a Registered Polysomnographer (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Disorder Specialty (RRT-SDS), along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
