Polysomnographer Trainee - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Polysomnographer Trainee to join our Sleep Lab. In this entry-level role, you will learn to prepare patients for overnight sleep studies, apply sensors, and operate diagnostic equipment under supervision.

Under a Registered Polysomnographer, you will gain hands-on experience, document observations, and participate in scoring sleep data. A NJ Polysomnographic Trainee License and BLS certification are required to begin this important journey in

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for overnight sleep studies under supervision.
• Apply monitoring sensors during sleep studies.
• Operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, ASV).
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Document observations and assist in data collection.
• Learn to score sleep data under guidance of a supervisor.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Embark on a rewarding career in sleep medicine as a Polysomnographer Trainee with our dedicated Sleep Lab team. In this entry-level role, you will develop the essential skills to conduct comprehensive sleep studies, playing a crucial part in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographer, you will receive hands-on training in preparing patients for overnight studies, applying monitoring sensors, and operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, ASV). Key responsibilities will also include ensuring patient safety and comfort, documenting observations, and learning the process of scoring sleep data. A commitment to compassionate patient care, strong technical aptitude, and an active New Jersey Polysomnographic Trainee License, as required by state regulation, are essential to begin this exciting journey in the vital field of sleep diagnostics.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Active NJ Polysomnographic Trainee License. If not Registered after one year of Training, will require an active NJ Polysomnographic Technician license.

• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Flat Rate of $34.45 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.