Polysomnography Tech - Sleep Medicine
US-NM-Rio Rancho
Careers (External)
Req #: 45979
Type: Full Time
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Overview: We 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: 12 Hour Nights Sign 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 opportunities * Wearable 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 weekends * Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles * Malpractice liability insurance * Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department * EPIC electronic charting system 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. Qualifications: * High School or GED * BLS 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.
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