Polysom Technologist

Where You’ll Work

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Offering relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements!

The Polysomnographic Technologist provides comprehensive clinical care to patients of the Sleep Lab. Under the direction of the Medical Director, referring provider, and supervisor, the Polysomnographic Technologist works to provide evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Patient care services provided by the Polysomnographic Technologist include polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care, and education. The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice.

Services are delivered within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including the patient and significant others. These services are delivered in compliance with CommonSpirit, St. Joseph's mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography or successful completion of a polysomnography program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) (OR) American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
• BLS CPR certified, American Heart Association

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective Communication
• Knowledge of the principles and skills of the clinical process to provide patient care and treatment.
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Basic Computer skills