Polysomnography Tech I or II - Sleep Medicine
About The Position
Performance, scoring and analysis of Polysomnograms., Multiple Sleep Latency Tests and Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests, and PAP naps. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- Polysomnography Tech High School or GED
- BLS certification required at the time of hire.
- Clinical Polysomnography program within 90 days of employment.
- Graduated from an accredited educational program described in section 5 of the Polysomnographic Practice Act.
- Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) required to obtain within 2 years of employment
- NM Polysomnographic Temporary Permit required.
- Or, Completion of Accredited educational program accredited by NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care.
- NM Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT)
- Polysomnography Tech I High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of Accredited educational program accredited by NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care.
- NM Respiratory Therapist license (RRT-SDS or CRT-SDS) with the option to obtain RPSGT in 2 years
- BLS required.
- Polysomnography Tech II High School or GED
- Completion of Accredited educational program accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Passed the national certifying examination given by the board of registered polysomnographic technologists (BRPT), RPSGT credential as defined by the New Mexico Practice Act and NM Polysomnography license.
Responsibilities
- All Polysomnographic Technician duties.
- Scores sleep studies.
- Assists with the development/revision of Sleep Center policies and procedures.
- Communicate with Sleep Center physicians regarding their patients and/or testing procedures.
- Assists with training of Polysomnographic Trainees and Technicians, including overseeing testing performance.
- Assists with Quality Monitoring.
- Orders supplies.
- Teaches patient PAP classes, as needed.
- Performs as Charge Tech i.e. workload assignment, decision-making, end of shift report.
- Assists with patient compliance program, as needed, including making patient follow-up contacts.
- Attends inservices and meetings as required.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
