Polysomnographic Technologist

Polysomnography TechnicianWe are seeking a dedicated and skilled Polysomnography Technician to join our dynamic healthcare team. In 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 naps.Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week) Work Schedule: NightsSign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.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 the New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentEPIC electronic charting systemQualificationsPolysomnography Tech I High School or GEDBLS certification required at the time of hire.Clinical Polysomnography program within 90 days of employment.Respiratory Therapist would be considered for this position.NM Medical Board Polysomnographic Technician license required within 90 days of hire.Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) required within 2 years of employment. Candidates selected for this position must sign an agreement to obtain this credential.If candidate is a licensed respiratory therapist, then Polysomnography Tech is not a requirement.Polysomnography Tech II High School or GEDRegistered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) credential required.NM Polysomnography or Respiratory Care license required.Minimum 18 months experience in Clinical Polysomnography preferred.BLS Certification is required at the time of hire.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.BenefitsWe're 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 state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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. Presbyterian Healthcare Services