Neurodiagnostic Technician (Night Shift)(PRN) – Respiratory Therapy

We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!

Job Summary:

– Review history, physical information, medications, procedure request, and

study protocol.

– Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center.

– Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including

the necessary equipment. Remains alert assesses possible side effects

to oxygen delivery.

– Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.

– Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper

functioning and adjust, if necessary.

– Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.

– Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and

adjust, if necessary.

– Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.

– Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test

(MSLT). Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies,

PAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.

– Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical

events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to

facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

– Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bilevel positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).

– Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department director or

supervisor.

Skills/Educational Requirements:

– Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) required

– Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RSPGT) preferred

– Current Basic Life Support (BLS) credential required.

– Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred, or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire at AVRMC.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.

BENEFITS

– Medical, dental and vision benefits

– Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits

– FAMLI

– Identity Theft benefits

– Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

– Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal

– 401K retirement plan options (immediately available) Employer matching after 90 days of employment

– Rewards and Recognitions

– Employee wellness programs

– Annual salary increase opportunity

– Cafeteria meal discount

– Generous paid time off

– Shift differentials

All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.

Education & Experience Requirements:

– Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) required
– Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RSPGT) preferred
– Current Basic Life Support (BLS) credential required.
– Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred, or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire at AVRMC.

Work Schedule:

Alternate Shift

Compensation:

Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift : Night
Hourly Wage: $20.92 – $31.38 per/hour
Ref Code: 020018.013

Benefits:

– Medical, dental and vision benefits
– Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
– FAMLI
– Identity Theft benefits
– Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
– Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
– 401K retirement plan options (immediately available) Employer matching after 90 days of employment
– Rewards and Recognitions
– Employee wellness programs
– Annual salary increase opportunity
– Cafeteria meal discount
– Generous paid time off
– Shift differentials

[Apply Now](https://www.avrmc.org/getpage.php?name=employment&sub=Careers)