Polysomnography Tech I or II - Sleep Medicine

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Summary:

Sign onandrelocation bonusesavailable for qualified candidates.

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

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Job Description:

Sign onandrelocation bonusesare available for qualified candidates hired as a Polysomnography Tech II.

• 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:

• Polysomnography 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 polysomnographic
• technologists (BRPT), RPSGT credential as defined by the New Mexico Practice Act and NM Polysomnography license.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian 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.

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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.