PD Polysomnographic Tech

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 44,119 - 62,837; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Polysomnographic Tech at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. This per diem night shift role involves conducting sleep studies, analyzing patient data, and providing care under physician supervision. Applicants must hold a current NJ State License and have at least one year of experience. Additional certifications in sleep health are preferred. Enjoy a competitive pay rate of $38.82 per hour in this vital role supporting sleep disorder treatments.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience as a sleep technologist.
• Qualification to obtain or possession of the CCSH is preferred.
• Registered by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze patient information to meet specific needs.
• Determine testing parameters in conjunction with the physician.
• Follow procedural protocols for various sleep studies.

Skills

Polysomnographic Technology

Patient Care

Data Analysis

Education

Current New Jersey State License as a Polysomnographic Technologist

CPR or BLS Certification

Job description

PD Polysomnographic Tech

Req #: 0000240216

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Sleep Lab

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $38.82 per hour

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Overview

A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director and the Administrative Director of Pulmonary & Sleep Services to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in‑center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education. The technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and can provide oversight of other sleep center staff.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey State License as a Polysomnographic Technologist and/or Respiratory Therapist
• At least one year experience as a sleep technologist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualification to obtain, or possession of, the CCSH (Certification in Clinical Sleep Health).

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Be registered by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC (Certification by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC does NOT satisfy this qualification.)
• Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.

Scheduling Requirements

• Nights
• PD (per diem)

Essential Functions

• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient‑specific needs, including physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, and pertinent medical/social history.
• Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Follow all procedural protocols (such as Polysomnogram, Multiple Sleep Latency Test, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, 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 to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
• Respond to sleep patients' procedural‑related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center‑specific protocols.
• Adhere to sleep center policies and procedures.
• Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide appropriate feedback to staff.
• Assist the medical director, clinical director, and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer