Polysomnography Technologist

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC electronic charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced Polysomnographic Technologist for our Sleep Center in New Mexico. You will conduct high-quality diagnostic sleep studies, mentor trainees, and collaborate with physicians to ensure patient-centered care.

The role supports multiple night shifts with leadership responsibilities, training opportunities, and access to comprehensive wellbeing programs across the Presbyterian system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• NBRC-accredited respiratory care program completed.
• NM Respiratory Therapist license with potential to obtain RPSGT within 2 years.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard polysomnographic studies including patient setup and overnight monitoring.
• Score sleep studies according to AASM guidelines and lab protocols.
• Assist with onboarding and training of trainees and technicians.
• Coordinate daily workload and deliver end-of-shift reports.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NBRC-accredited educational program

NM Respiratory Therapist license (RRT-SDS or CRT-SDS) with option to obtain RPSGT in 2 years

BLS required

Job description

Location Address: 211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $24.27 Maximum Offer $41.33

Summary

Performance and analysis of Polysomnograms 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: 1.00

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.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of Accredited educational program accredited by NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care.
• License/Credentials: NM Respiratory Therapist license (RRT-SDS or CRT-SDS) with the option to obtain RPSGT in 2 years
• BLS required.

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.

We’re determined to support New Mexico’s well-being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference.

Presbyterian’s story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans.

We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.