Polysomnographer - Per Diem

Rome-Health-; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rome Health in Rome, NY seeks a Polysomnographer to perform sleep studies and diagnose sleep disorders. The role involves preparing patients, applying sensors, monitoring overnight studies, and scoring data according to guidelines. Eligibility includes NYS RT Licensure and BLS; experience preferred; willing to pursue RPSGT within a year.

You will join a non-profit health system serving Central New York, with opportunities to grow in a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist, nurse, or polysomnographer with NYS licensure.
• Willingness to pursue RPSGT within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year sleep-lab experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for overnight sleep studies.
• Explain sleep-study procedure and answer questions.
• Apply sensors and monitor EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, and breathing sensors.
• Monitor patients overnight and identify abnormal events.
• Operate polysomnography equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Score sleep-study data per established guidelines.
• Perform or assist with CPAP/BiPAP titration when ordered.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Patient care

Sleep study

CPAP titration

Patient education

Education

NYS RT Licensure

Tools

Polysomnography system

EEG

EOG

EMG

Job description

The Polysomnographer will perform sleep studies to diagnose sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome.

Main Duties

• Prepare patients for overnight sleep studies.
• Explain the sleep-study procedure and answer patient questions.
• Apply and monitor sensors/electrodes that measure:
  • Brain activity (EEG)
  • Eye movements (EOG)
  • Muscle activity (EMG)
  • Heart activity (ECG)
  • Breathing and oxygen levels
  • Body movements and sleep position
• Monitor patients throughout the night and recognize abnormal events.
• Operate polysomnography and related sleep-monitoring equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment or signal problems.
• Document and score sleep-study data according to established guidelines.
• Perform or assist with CPAP/BiPAP titration when ordered.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during the study.
• Prepare accurate reports/data for physicians or sleep specialists.

Education: Licensed Professional - RRT/RN/LPN/ Polysomnographer - willingness to become RPSGT with in one year of date of hire.

Experience: 1 year experience in a Sleep Lab preferred but not mandatory.

Certificate: NYS RT Licensure - BLS required.

About Rome Health

Rome Health is a non-profit health care system based in Rome, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York. From primary and specialty care to long-term care, Rome Health delivers quality, compassionate medical care for every stage of life. We are a comprehensive health care system that connects you to the best clinicians and the latest technologies so they are easily accessible to you and your family. Rome Health is an affiliate of St. Joseph's Health and an affiliated clinical site of New York Medical College. The best care out there. Here.