What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT) / Sleep Tech position at UT Health East Texas Clinics?
Overview
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Sleep Center Polysomnographic Technologist in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
To work under the general supervision of the clinical director (MD, DO, 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 define for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other staff.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography
- OR
- 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 of equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies requires of a Polysomnographic Technician
- Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience as a Polysomnographic Technician with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
- CPR Certification-American Red Cross or American Heart Association, basic CPR and AED.
