Polysomnographic TechSleep Technologist FGP345

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious medical institution as a Faculty Group Practice Sleep Technologist, where you'll play a vital role in patient care and research. This position offers an opportunity to utilize your expertise in Polysomnography, ensuring high-quality data collection and patient interaction. You'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals, contributing to groundbreaking research and enhancing patient outcomes. Be part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving lives through medical excellence. If you're passionate about sleep technology and patient care, this role is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS OP License and registration as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• 2 years' experience in Polysomnography or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze patient information and prepare testing equipment.
• Perform polysomnographic procedures and score sleep/wake stages.

Skills

Polysomnography

Patient Care

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

NYS OP License

Polysomnographic Technologist Certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Polysomnography Equipment

PAP Devices

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , __Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Faculty Group Practice Sleep Technologist (34.5).

In this role, the successful candidate will, under general supervision of the Director, show expertise in performing all aspects of Polysomnography for both clinical and research patients. Responsibilities include managing and monitoring protocol documentation, interfacing with the GCRC and various researchers, preparing quarterly reports on protocol activity, monitoring and ordering lab supplies, and performing other duties as assigned. This position requires good judgment and a professional manner and appearance in interactions with all patients. The technologist will score studies, train assistant sleep technologists in laboratory procedures, and perform other duties as defined in the laboratory manual.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Gather and Analyze Patient Information - Review history, physical information, medications, procedure requests, and study protocols. Complete and verify documentation. Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center.
2. Testing Preparation Procedures - Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments as necessary. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments as necessary. Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
3. Polysomnographic Procedures - Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data. Follow lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates). Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments as necessary.
4. Polysomnographic Record Scoring - Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals) with center-specific protocols. Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
5. Service Management and Professional Issues - Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification. Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrate appropriate social skills. Demonstrate the ability to follow direction. Respond to study participants' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a NYS OP License and current registration as a Polysomnographic Technologist, OR, Registered Respiratory Therapist, OR Respiratory Therapy Technician competent to perform Polysomnographic Technology services. 2 years' experience in Polysomnography or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
None.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $40.46 - $40.47 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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