Polysomnography Technician

Location Address:
8300 Constitution Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7613

Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $25.85
Maximum Offer $44.00

Summary:
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


Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 0.90
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities:
Are you an experienced Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) looking to take the next step in your career? Our Sleep Center is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Polysomnographic Technician to join our team. In this role, you will perform high-quality diagnostic sleep studies while playing an active role in clinical leadership quality monitoring, and staff development.
From scoring complex sleep studies to mentoring clinical trainees, you will serve as a vital link between our sleep physicians, technical staff, and patients. If you are passionate about neuro-diagnostics, patient compliance, and operational excellence, we want to meet you.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Clinical Excellence: Perform all standard polysomnographic technician duties, including patient setup, oversight, and troubleshooting of overnight sleep studies.
Study Scoring: Accurately score sleep studies in accordance with AASM guidelines and laboratory protocols.
Leadership & Training: Assist with the onboarding and training of Polysomnographic Trainees and Technicians, including hands-on oversight of testing performance.
Operations & Reporting: Manage daily workload assignments, direct shift decision-making, and deliver comprehensive end-of-shift reports.
Quality & Compliance: Partner with management on Quality Monitoring initiatives and assist with the development and revision of Sleep Center policies and procedures.
Physician Communication: Maintain direct, professional communication with Sleep Center physicians regarding testing procedures and patient updates.
Patient Care & Support: Teach patient PAP (Positive Airway Pressure) classes as needed and support the patient compliance program through proactive follow-up contacts.
Logistics & Admin: Manage inventory by ordering clinical supplies and attend all required in-services and staff meetings.
Qualifications:
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.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.
Compensation Disclaimer
The 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.
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