Supervisor - Polysomnography Tech

About the role

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. - 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: Days (United States of America)

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
• 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.
• UPDATED: 9.22.2021
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Additional Information

Location Address: 4100 High Resort Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124-5901 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $44.76

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