Supervisor - Polysomnography Tech

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

2d • $29 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the day to day operations of the Sleep Lab. Provides functional guidance to Polysomnographic Technicians/Technologists and also provides support in keeping the lab flowing efficiently and effectively. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Four or more years of Polysomnographic Technologist experience.
• Requires registration as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) or RRT-SPS.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of polysomnographic testing, scoring practices and procedures associated with an accredited sleep disorders center.
• Requires the ability to operate complex equipment, which includes the ability to recognize defective operation and perform troubleshooting or repairs to equipment.
• Requires the ability to lead and navigate staff through a backup process during a downtime.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• All Polysomnography Technologist job functions.
• Direct supervision of the Sleep Lab staff including performance evaluations, behavioral issues and corrective action.
• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains JCR guidelines and AASM guidelines for the Sleep Lab.
• Oversees education during quarterly staff meetings around AASM Accreditation & Joint Commission readiness.
• Oversees daily scheduling of the Sleep Lab staff to optimize productivity and census manage when appropriate.
• Works directly with the Lead to ensure shift/daily operations are meeting expectations for service, care, and financial accountability.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and Polysomnography Manager for team and individual accountability and disciplinary actions.
• Provides input for performance evaluations and calibrations; participates in the employee evaluation discussions.
• Acts as an educational resource and is available for consultation to medical, nursing, technical, and administrative staff.
• Conducts training and provides education to staff as necessary while ensuring Lead is proficient to provide ongoing training for new hires.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as required or directed.
• Brings back learnings to the team for their professional growth and development.
• Establishes and maintains regular communication within the department and with other hospital departments including regionals.
• Develops relationships with professional affiliations and others as is appropriate.
• Assists Department Polysomnography Manager with preparation and ongoing review of PKH and HR Lab budgets.
• Screens, interviews and hires potential staff members.
• Carries out the responsibilities of the Polysomnography Manager in his/her absence.
• Responsible for audits that support Accreditation.
• Requires demonstratable leadership skills and experience including effective delegation, conflict management, teambuilding, motivation of self and others, and problem-solving.
• Must participate and complete leadership courses through Talent Development to include Crucial Conversations and Crucial Accountability.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree