Polysomnography Trainee - Sleep Medicine

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM

3d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Polysomnography Tech Trainee. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training in sleep study procedures and techniques, allowing you to build a rewarding career in the healthcare field.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Enrollment in an accredited Clinical Polysomnography program within 90 days of employment.
• NM Medical Board Polysomnographic Technician license required within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain Registered Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT) credential within 3 years of employment.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• MA, EEG tech, EMT, nursing aid experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnography acquisitions, per departmental protocols while monitoring signal quality under direct supervision of Polysomnography Technologist RRT-SDS or RPSGT.
• Performs scoring of sleep testing under the direct supervision of Polysomnography Technologist RRT-SDS or RPSGT and generates study reports.
• Document routine observations per department policy to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Perform routine positive airway pressure mask fitting.
• Maintains, cleans, calibrates, and troubleshoots Sleep Center equipment.
• Educates patients regarding sleep testing and orients them to the Sleep Center.
• Communicate with Sleep Center physicians regarding their patients and/or testing procedures.
• Applies electrodes per physician-ordered montage and departmental procedure.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Functions as an effective team member.
• Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

• All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED