Universal Health Services
TECH - SLEEP LAB/POLYS (REG) PRN
Universal Health Services, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careersPOSITION SUMMARY:
A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee toprovide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing,diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist canscore and generate physician interpretations. A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and is able to provideoversight of other sleep center staff. Technicians and trainees work under the direct supervision of the credentialed sleeptechnologist or the medical director. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the ServiceExcellence Standards to all customer groups.PROVISION OF SERVICESDemonstrates the ability to develop and implement an age appropriate plan of care using assessment andclinical skills, with the ability of evaluating the plan of care and making adjustments as the clinical settingchanges. Performs sleep disorder studies accurately and safely as ordered by physicians. Operates allequipment utilized for sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment. May calibrate equipment required for testingand make adjustments. Determines testing parameters and procedures with aid of a physician. Scoressleep/wake stages. Completes and verifies records of all procedures performed. Oversees unusual anddifficult procedures. Complies with Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)standards. May provide oversight to the sleep lab technician.BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:* Challenging and rewarding work environment* Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan* SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!* Tuition Reimbursement* Retention Bonus Program* Loan Forgiveness ProgramAbout Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various relatedservices located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.comQualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:Successful completion of an accredited education program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis onpolysomnography, or Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licenseand/or must have at least 3 years' experience as a Polysomnography Tech.Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered PolysomnographicTechnologist (RPSGT) or equivalent____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________DISCLAIMERNorthwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.Avoid and Report Recruitment ScamsAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHSand our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careersPOSITION SUMMARY:
A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee toprovide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing,diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist canscore and generate physician interpretations. A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and is able to provideoversight of other sleep center staff. Technicians and trainees work under the direct supervision of the credentialed sleeptechnologist or the medical director. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the ServiceExcellence Standards to all customer groups.PROVISION OF SERVICESDemonstrates the ability to develop and implement an age appropriate plan of care using assessment andclinical skills, with the ability of evaluating the plan of care and making adjustments as the clinical settingchanges. Performs sleep disorder studies accurately and safely as ordered by physicians. Operates allequipment utilized for sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment. May calibrate equipment required for testingand make adjustments. Determines testing parameters and procedures with aid of a physician. Scoressleep/wake stages. Completes and verifies records of all procedures performed. Oversees unusual anddifficult procedures. Complies with Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)standards. May provide oversight to the sleep lab technician.BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:* Challenging and rewarding work environment* Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan* SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!* Tuition Reimbursement* Retention Bonus Program* Loan Forgiveness ProgramAbout Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various relatedservices located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.comQualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:Successful completion of an accredited education program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis onpolysomnography, or Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licenseand/or must have at least 3 years' experience as a Polysomnography Tech.Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered PolysomnographicTechnologist (RPSGT) or equivalent____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________DISCLAIMERNorthwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.Avoid and Report Recruitment ScamsAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHSand our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.