Polysomnography Technologist II-ABQ

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

8d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

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

• High School Diploma 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.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• All Polysomnographic Technician duties.
• Scores sleep studies.
• Assists with development / revision of Sleep Center policies and procedures.
• Communicates 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 workload assignment, decision-making, end of shift report.
• Assists with patient compliance program, as needed, including making patient follow-up contacts.
• Attends in services 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
• Free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED