Polysomnograph Technologist

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Polysomnograph Technician to join their Sleep Lab team at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. This full-time position involves comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, requiring a New Jersey license and a minimum of one year experience in sleep technology. The ideal candidate will perform routine maintenance of equipment, oversee patient care, and assist in sleep study evaluations, helping to ensure quality patient education and adherence to center protocols.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience as a sleep technologist is required.
• Must maintain CPR or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine equipment care and maintenance.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding sleep studies.
• Assist in all aspects of sleep center operations.

Skills

Patient Education

Sleep Study Evaluation

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Current New Jersey State License as Polysomnographic Technologist

Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH)

Job description

Job Title: Polysomnograph Technician

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department: Sleep Lab

Req#: 0000193450

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $25.88 - $33.27 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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. A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and can provide oversight of other sleep center staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

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

Preferred:

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

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:

• Days
• FT

Essential Functions:

• 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