Sleep Technologist- Sleep Lab
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Sleep Technologist- Sleep Lab at Christus Health summary: The
Sleep Technologist in a sleep lab is responsible for pulmonary care
and respiratory therapy procedures for critical and chronically ill
patients of all ages under physician direction. Duties include
airway management, ventilator operation, respiratory assessments,
polysomnography, and participation in emergency response and
quality surveys. The role requires licensure as a Registered
Respiratory Therapist, with additional skills in therapeutic gas
management and pulmonary function testing. Description Summary:
Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and
chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the
direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient
assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various
technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all
areas of the hospital. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of
the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Include, but are not limited to: -
Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; - Airway management
including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning; - Delivery of
aerosolized drugs; - Ventilator management (i.e. setup and
operation); - Oral hygiene; - Airway retaining device placement and
maintenance; - Airway support device management including BiPAP and
CPAP devices; - Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
- Chest film analysis; - Bloodgas collection and analysis; - EKG
analysis; - Accurate and complete documentation; - Cleaning and
stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary; - Participate in
CAP and JC surveys. • RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in
the capacity of Team Leader • Advanced practice skills may include:
- Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and
HeO2; - Pulmonary Function Testing; - Bronchoscopy assist; -
Hemodynamic Monitoring; - Waveform analysis; - Nocturnal SpO2
evaluation (Desaturation Studies); - Polysomnography; - Transport
duties. Job Requirements: Education/Skills • See licensure and/or
certification requirements Experience •years of experience
preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • RT or RCP
License in state of employment required • BLS required • Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required Work Schedule: Varies
Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more
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Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Polysomnography, Ventilator
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