We are looking to hire an ambitious Lead Polysomnography Tech to join our diverse team at Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM.
Growing your career as a Full Time Lead Polysomnography Tech is an unparalleled opportunity to develop key skills.
If you are strong in creativity, people management and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Lead Polysomnography Tech at Presbyterian Healthcare Services today!
Summary:
Provides functional guidance to Polysomnographic Technicians and Technologists in the Sleep lab. Assists with precepting, shift coverage and inventory duties. In addition to performing all duties of the Polysomnographic Technologist, this position monitors nightly workflow, serves as a liaison between team members, management and providers, resolving routine matters for the shift. Provides support in keeping the lab flowing efficiently and effectively.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 0.900000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Nights
Other information:
High School Diploma/GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
4 or more years of Polysomnographic Technologist experience.
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.
Requires the ability to recognize defects in the record caused by movement, loose electrodes and local interference.
Requires independent judgment based on thorough knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures.
Requires effective communication skills, computer skills, technical adaptability and the ability to work without direct supervision.
Requires the ability to handle discretionary information.
Requires registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
Requires Basic Life Support certification. Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities:
Responsible for escalation of business, performance and behavioral concerns to the appropriate level of Management.
Responsible for nightly tech assignments.
Responsible for sleep study report assignments.
Responsible for sleep study over scoring requests.
Responsible for sign off on nutrition station, blanket warmer, storage room, walk through clean/dirty U and control room.
Par level maintenance.
Provides a charge report for the shift. Any tickets put in for the night, issues with patients, security issues, housekeeping issues, equipment issues, extra duties that were done.
Shift Huddles- Help w/ moral boost, communication updates.
Provides sleep lab training for all lab staff upon being hired.
Provides education during quarterly staff meetings around AASM Accreditation & Joint Commission readiness.
Responsible for lab quality assurance and quality control.
Assist providers with research projects.
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.
We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
Learn more about our employee benefits:
Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a 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 1,600 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.
About Our Regional Delivery System Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
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.
About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Benefits of working as a Lead Polysomnography Tech in Albuquerque, NM:
? Unlimited Growth Potential
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
