Polysomnography Sleep Lab Technician – Night Shift

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) to operate and monitor sleep studies in the Sleep Laboratory at the VA New Jersey Health Care System Medical Center.

The role involves PSG, PAP titration, and related procedures, with an evening tour to support a 40-hour week. The incumbent will calibrate equipment, monitor patients, and document findings, while ensuring safety and quality of data across all sleep studies.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required; non-citizens may apply per VA policy and appointment rules.
• Certification not required for this occupation, but Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications are strongly desirable at GS-6 or above.
• Qualifying experience includes performing sleep monitoring (PSG), adjusting recording parameters, and listing artifacts to obtain artifact-free data.
• Preferred credentials include RPSGT, NJ Polysomnography license, and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Orient patients regarding the nature and purpose of procedures performed.
• Maintain a good rapport with patients to ensure cooperation during studies.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment to obtain accurate, technically acceptable recordings.
• Perform overnight sleep studies including PSG, MSLT, MWT, and PAP titration as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain and inventory the sleep laboratory and perform light clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Polysomnography

CPAP therapy

CPAP titration

Patient interaction

Equipment calibration

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

CPAP devices

Oximeters

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography) to operate and monitor sleep studies in the Sleep Laboratory at the VA New Jersey Health Care System Medical Center.

The role involves PSG, PAP titration, and related procedures, with an evening tour to support a 40-hour week. The incumbent will calibrate equipment, monitor patients, and document findings, while ensuring safety and quality of data across all sleep studies.