DAYTIME SLEEP TECHNICIAN

Socket.dev; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, New Jersey, seeks a Registered Daytime Polysomnographic Technologist to perform daytime sleep studies, score data, and support sleep center operations.

Under the Director, you will conduct tests, calibrate equipment, educate patients, maintain charts, and contribute to quality improvement and patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years of Polysomnographic Technologist experience.
• Certification by a nationally recognized board (RPSGT/RST/SDS) required.
• RPSGT, NJ State Polysomnographic Technologist license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daytime polysomnography studies and administer tests like MSLT or MWT.
• Score and analyze sleep data and stages from recordings.
• Prepare physician reports and summaries for interpretation.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

Certificate or associate degree in sleep technology

Job description

Hudson Regional Hospital, nestled in Secaucus, New Jersey, is a distinguished healthcare institution committed to building a healthier community through exceptional care, advanced technology, and knowledgeable physicians. We take pride in being the #1 choice for surgery, boasting the Institute for Robotic Surgery, equipped with the latest surgical robots and six SRC Center of Excellence designations. This places us at the forefront of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with the unique distinction of being the world’s first hospital to receive the SRC Center of Excellence designation in Robotic Spine Surgery.

The Registered Daytime Polysomnographic Technologist, of the Institute for the sleep Center, conduct daytime diagnostic evaluations, score sleep data, and manage patient equipment and education.

Under the direction of the Director.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Daytime Studies: Administer specialized daytime tests like the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) for narcolepsy or the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT).
• Scoring and Analysis: Review, analyze, and score complex physiological data and sleep stages from overnight or daytime recordings.
• Physician Reporting: Prepare detailed technical reports and summaries for sleep physicians to interpret and finalize patient diagnoses.
• Performs mask fits and CPAP trials (PAP naps) on patients.
• Equipment Management: Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot polysomnography equipment, sensors, and CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy devices.
• Patient Education.
• Cleans all equipment as indicated by Infection Control.
• Performs inventory on a monthly basis.
• Collects data for the monthly Performance Improvement reports.
• Responsible for identifying equipment malfunctions and scheduling proper repair or replacement.
• Maintains a neat and clean work environment; cleans all surfaces at the end of their shift.
• Participates in Journal Club and all staff meetings.
• Maintains patient charts in proper order; and files in appropriate file.
• Participates in Health fairs.
• Performs monthly check on Code Cart.
• Assists with the entire Direct Referral process.
• Assists with the set-up of durable medical equipment on patients.
• Completes back-ups and typing for interpretation process.
• Completes mandatory HRH annual e-Learning.
• Performs other related tasks as requested by Manager/Administration to maintain department operations.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HRH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology -or- Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Medical terminology.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Minimum Experience

• At least two years of Polysomnographic Technologist experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT-preferred), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential.
• BLS certification.
• RPSGT, NJ State Polysomnographic Technologist license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance