Registered Polysomnographic Tech
Lovelace Health System·Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Health System·Albuquerque, New Mexico
The technician provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through in-center and out-of-center testing. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and providing direct patient education.
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Sleep Center-A Registered Polysomnographic Technician in Albuquerque, NM.
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric, and orthopedic service lines.
A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in-center and out-of-center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education. A sleep technologist can perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and can provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology.
High School Diploma or GED Successful completion of a polysomnography program, or Respiratory Care Program, or Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Program, or AASM Accredited Sleep Technologist Program (A-Step) Six (6) months of previous experience as a PSG technician and participation in an average of 10 hours per year of AMA PRA Category I CME or CEC sleep-related activities over a three-year period or equivalent minimum education BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Must be RST credentials through ABSM American Board of Sleep Medicine, OR Must be RPSGT credentials through BRPT Board of Registered Polysomnography Technicians, OR Must be Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through National Board of Respiratory Care Either Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT-SDS) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT-SDS)
Market context
Allied health roles in New Mexico often draw steady demand from hospitals, outpatient clinics, and surgical settings, especially for candidates with hands-on experience and current BLS certification. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer NBSTSA or NCCT certification and practical experience that supports fast onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to the specific setting.