Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Artesia, NM
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Notes

Polysomnographic Required Certifications: Certificate of completion from School of Clinical Polysomnography and a New Mexico CPSGT/RPSGT/RRT-SDS/CRT-SDS/Trainee license required to be in hand at time of submission 

Start by 9/1 preferably 645pm-7am and it will be a Thursday , Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other week 

Max 3 days of RTO 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of a physician, monitor and perform sleep studies on patients as prescribed. 

ESSENTIAL VALUES-BASED, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES: 
Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital 
 Respect: Demonstrates competence in respect for others. 
 Leadership: Demonstrates competence in knowing everyone has a role. 
 Professionalism: Demonstrates competence in the conduct, aims and qualities of health care. 
 Dedication: Demonstrates competence in dedication to Artesia General Hospital.  Commitment To Excellence: Demonstrates competence in expecting nothing less than “DOING THE RIGHT THING”. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
• Record and measure electrical potentials and other physiologic events. 
• Maintain recording devices. 
• Analyze and prepare reports of studies. 
• Recognize and appropriately respond to critical events that may arise during the study. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• As assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES: 
• Thorough understanding of respiratory function. 

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: 
Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position. 
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. 
RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations. MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:  Education – Graduate from an accredited School of Clinical Polysomnography, RRT/CRT preferred, but not required.  Work Experience – Two years in respiratory therapy setting preferred, but not required  Training – per licensure and on the job if necessary  License/Certification – Certificate of completion from School of Clinical Polysomnography and a New Mexico CSPGT/RSPGT/RRT-SDS/CRT-SDS/Trainee license required 
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids. Department: Sleep Lab Artesia has modules that must be completed prior to the clinician working the floor. Client allows for billing of module work up to 6 hours.