Polysomnographic Research Technologist

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Technologist to support the Sleep Reading Center's technical operations. You will process, score, edit, and analyze polysomnography and actigraphy data from diverse clinical studies across the U.S., maintaining PSG databases and generating reports according to study protocols.

The role requires 1-2 years of relevant science or patient-care experience, RPSGT credential preferred, and a strong eye for data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 1–2 years of science or patient-care experience preferred.
• Experience scoring polysomnography data is required.
• RPSGT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, score, edit, and analyze polysomnography and actigraphy data according to study protocols.
• Monitor data quality and maintain PSG databases and reports.
• Assist with data collection and analysis projects under supervision.
• Support quality assurance activities related to scoring and reporting.
• Generate and transmit reports to collaborating institutions and researchers.

Skills

Polysomnography scoring

Data quality

Reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Related Field of Study

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Summary Will work very independently and under general supervision to support the technical operations of the Sleep Reading Center. Responsibilities include executing protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level: processing, scoring, editing, analyzing, and quality checking data from a wide range of data collection systems and sources, maintaining databases of polysomnographic (PSG) data, including data collected for heart rate and rhythm (ECG), sleep stages (EEG), muscle activity (EMG), oxygen saturation, carbon dioxide, respiration, and peripheral arterial tone (PAT), as well as data collected from actigraphy to estimate movement and sleep-wake times, and from other devices used to assess sleep and physical activity. The data will be obtained from studies obtained from clinical research sites across the U.S. participating in NIH-funded multicenter studies and other research studies. The Technologist will also analyze data quality trends and identify studies that meet study-specific criteria for urgent medical referrals that require timely physician notification due to extreme physiological abnormalities.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Independently processes, scores, and generates reports for polysomnography studies, actigraphy recordings, and other device data types from studies conducted in diverse clinical sites across the U.S., applying study-specific analysis protocols.
• Responsible for daily monitoring, quality checking, data entering, and editing of study data received at the Sleep Reading Center.
• Responsible for assisting with data collection and analysis projects. This may include independent analysis projects under the supervision of the Chief Polysomnologist, Sr. Project Manager, or PI of the Sleep Reading Center.
• Performs qualitative (sleep scoring) and quantitative (spectral) analysis of polysomnography and actigraphy recordings according to standard criteria for specific research protocols conducted in association with the Sleep Reading Center.
• Provides support and helps coordinate activities to prepare grants, progress reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Assists supervisor with clerical and administrative duties associated with conferences, courses, site visits, and other events. This may include assisting with developing activities for continuing education activities.
• Participates in quality assurance activities related to scoring accuracy and reliability.
• Generates reports for each study, transmits reports to appropriate institutions, clinics, and researchers, and archives studies appropriately.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Licenses and Credentials–RPSGT credential

Experience

Previous science or patient-care backgrounds and scientific research interests. 1-2 years preferred and Experience scoring polysomnography data is required, preferably in a research setting. 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High level of technical knowledge, communication, and reasoning skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, able to work with others with minimal conflict.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to pay meticulous attention to detail while maintaining a sense of priority, efficiency, and a clear view of larger project objectives.
• Ability to follow directions carefully and work with minimal direct supervision once trained.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a research team.
• Display initiative and sound judgment in crisis or unexpected situations.
• Willingness to assume additional work when required during acute periods of high volume

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

221 Longwood Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.16 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

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