Polysomnographic Technologist - Ruidoso Sleep Lab

CHRISTUS Health System; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to perform polysomnographic recording and determine testing parameters in collaboration with ordering physicians and the Medical Director. This role entails high-quality patient care, equipment evaluation, and accurate reporting of sleep study results in a per diem, PRN capacity.

The position requires an RPSGT certification, BLS, and a strong ability to adapt procedures to age-specific needs across diverse patient populations in a

Qualifications

• BRPT RPSGT certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS competencies.
• Assesses patient testing modalities and consults with physicians to optimize polysomnographic procedures.
• Evaluates sleep study equipment and maintains inventory.
• Performs routine and complex equipment care, maintenance, and repairs.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events and generates reports.
• Adapts assessments and services to the diverse needs of each member served.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

BRPT RPSGT required

BLS required

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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.

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.

Requirements

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