Polysomnographic Technologist - Ruidoso Sleep Lab

CHRISTUS Health; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to perform polysomnographic recording, determine testing parameters, and collaborate with ordering physicians and the Medical Director to deliver high quality sleep studies and patient care.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, maintaining supplies, scoring sleep stages, and ensuring age-appropriate care. Requires RPSGT certification, BLS, and 1–3 years' experience; PRN/per diem schedule.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by BRPT required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assesses patient testing modalities and treatment protocols and consults with referring Physician, Medical Director, or Clinical Director as needed to produce optimal polysomnographic procedures.
• Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Performs routine and complex equipment care, maintenance, and repairs.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events by applying professionally accepted guidelines and SDC-specific protocols, generating accurate reports.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of the members served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each member served.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for polysomnographic recording, determining testing and treatment parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering Physician, Medical Director, and/or SDC protocols. Additionally, this role is responsible for all technical duties related to the polysomnographic evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, providing high quality results and patient care.

Description

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for polysomnographic recording, determining testing and treatment parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering Physician, Medical Director, and/or SDC protocols. Additionally, this role is responsible for all technical duties related to the polysomnographic evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, providing high quality results and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assesses patient testing modalities and treatment protocols and consults with referring Physician, Medical Director, or Clinical Director as needed to produce optimal polysomnographic procedures.
• Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Performs routine and complex equipment care, maintenance, and repairs.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events by applying professionally accepted guidelines and SDC-specific protocols, generating accurate reports.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of the members served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each member served.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by BRPT required
• BLS required

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed