Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

Lifepoint Health®; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Life & disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Los Alamos Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT) to perform sleep diagnostics and patient education at our Los Alamos, NM facility.

Join a 40-hour-per-week, full-time role with responsibilities including PSG/MSLT testing, CPAP titrations, scoring studies, equipment maintenance, EMR documentation, and patient safety compliance. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities within a growing national network.

Qualifications

• Must hold current RPSGT credential from BRPT.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform sleep diagnostic procedures including PSG, MSLT, CPAP titrations.
• Maintain patient safety and comply with regulations.
• Prepare equipment and set up testing environment.
• Interview patients to determine sleep disorders and explain procedures.
• Score, interpret and report sleep study results; educate patients.

Skills

RPSGT Credential

BLS Certification

Job description

Schedule: this is a full-time role that will work forty hours/week.

Your Experience Matters

Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Performs a variety of sleep diagnostic procedures, including PSG, MSLT, titrations for CPAP, MWT procedures, and is responsible for patient safety protocols.
• Manages patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements.
• Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.
• Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.
• Scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies. Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.
• Manages all APAP CPAP patient appointments
• Completes coding for sleep studies in EMR systems
• Provides patient education of HST and equipment
• Manages proper supplies to care for patients.

Why join us

Benefits

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position may also offer (benefits vary depending upon full-time/part-time/PRN status):

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS).

More About Los Alamos Medical Center

Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the communities of northern New Mexico for over 70 years. We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.

EEOC Statement

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.