Polysomnography Technologist Sleep Medicine at Presbyterian Healthcare Services

OverviewPresbyterian is seeking a dedicated and skilled Polysomnography Technician to join our dynamic healthcare this role you will be responsible for conducting sleep studies and ensuring the highest quality of patient care. Your expertise will help diagnose and treat sleep disorders significantly impacting our patients well-being.Performance scoring and analysis of Polysomnograms. Multiple Sleep Latency Tests and Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests and PAP napsType of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)Work Schedule: 12 Hour NightsSign onandrelocation bonusesare available for qualified candidates hired as a Polysomnography Tech II.How you grow learn and thrive matters here.Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement scholarship opportunitiesWearable duress alarm technology (a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)Shift differentials for nights and weekendsDifferentials for higher education certifications and various lead rolesMalpractice liability insuranceLoan forgiveness through theNew Mexico Higher Education DepartmentEPIC electronic charting systemQualificationsPolysomnography 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 SchoolDiploma 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 polysomnographictechnologists (BRPT) RPSGT credential as defined by the New Mexico Practice Act and NM Polysomnography license.ResponsibilitiesAll 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.BenefitsWere all about well-being starting with yours.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.Learn more about our employee benefits.About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees - including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.Maximum Offer for this position is up toUSD $37.58/Hr.Compensation DisclaimerThe compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience and training internal equity and other business and organizational needs. Key Skills Advertisement,Fireworks,Maintenance,Contract Management,Import & Export,Android Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1