Polysomnography Sleep Technologist NYU Langone Sleep Center Garden City

NYU Langone Health; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Polysomnography Technologist, where your skills will contribute to vital patient care in a collaborative environment. This role involves performing diagnostic tests, operating advanced polysomnographic equipment, and providing patient education. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization values your unique contributions and offers a supportive workplace. Embrace the opportunity to grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• RPSGT Certification within 12 months of hire is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing and therapeutic services for patients.
• Educate patients on testing procedures and equipment use.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Healthcare

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Certification

Tools

Polysomnographic Equipment

Electronic Medical Record System

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. 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.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Polysomnography (Sleep) Technologist, (10K Sign-On-Bonus), NYU Langone Sleep Center, Garden City.

In this role, the successful Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director, Administrative Director, and Supervisors performing diagnostic testing, therapeutic services, patient care, and education. They perform technical duties in conjunction with the operation and maintenance of polysomnographic equipment including but not limited to acquisition, scoring, and report generation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age-specific care in the treatment assessment and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Explains test procedures to the patient, shows patient to room, orients the patient to the facility amenities, educates the patient on testing procedures, and completes patient registration using the electronic medical record system.
• Explains the modality and function of positive air pressure treatment. Performs mask fittings, pressure acclimatization, and titrations on CPAP, BPAP, and ASV.
• Performs nerve stimulator optimization studies.
• Selects the appropriate equipment, calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning, and makes adjustments if necessary.
• Cleans equipment according to manufacturer and facility standards. Sets up equipment for next use. Replaces electrodes and sensors shown to be in disrepair. Maintains neat and organized workspaces. Notifies management of the need to repair or replace defective equipment and sensors.
• Attempts troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions. Contacts appropriate vendor or MCIT support. Documents equipment malfunctions in log.
• Alerts management to improperly functioning equipment or levels of supplies.
• Measures patients and applies electrodes and sensors according to the 10/20 system and all applicable AASM and facility standards.
• Stays alert and involved with recordings, recognizes any aberrant physiological activity, and performs needed interventions in a timely manner. Notifies supervisor and/or physician as indicated to any patient health or practical concerns. Fully documents all aberrant activity.
• Promptly answers patient calls for the restroom and other patient comfort care needs. Assists patient in unhooking the head box and ensuring patient can safely ambulate to the restroom, adjusting wires and room lighting as required.
• Maintains artifact-free bioelectric signals. Corrects artifact as needed by reapplying, repositioning, or replacing wires.
• Performs required computer-related procedures. Initiates biological recording. Initiates video recording. Monitors recording overnight ensuring adequate recording quality. Manipulates the video focus and zoom to ensure the patient's entire body is visible. Performs bio calibrations and impedance checks at the beginning and end of the recording.
• Thoroughly documents patient status and activities in the study log as prompted, as clinically indicated, and in the patient summary.
• Properly identifies studies that may need prioritized scoring interpretation due to the ordering provider's requests and emergent conditions that arise during the study. Properly indicates prioritization in the study and notifies relevant scoring staff, management, fellows, and providers as needed.
• Follows the AASM and facility procedural protocols for MSLT, MWT, PSG, PAP, HSAT, and Actigraphy studies, as ordered.
• Educates patients on the use of home sleep testing and actigraphy devices. Provides remote technical support to patients using the devices at home.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
• Obtains 10 sleep continuing education credits each year and completes required monthly interscorer reliability modules.
• Scores sleep studies according to the AASM Scoring Manual and facility protocols. Generates the appropriate technical report.
• Adheres to all Joint Commission and Facility Patient Safety Standards.
• Maintains current BLS certifications, RPSGT State License, and attends the annual mandatory CPR Drill.
• Completes all hospital and departmental mandated ongoing training.
• Stocks, organizes, and assists in maintaining inventory of clinical supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned and as appropriate to shift workflow.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification within 12 months of date of hire. Current NYS Polysomnographic Technologist Authorization or NYS Respiratory Therapist license, Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Excellent communication, both oral and written, strong interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience working as a Polysomnographic Technologist and an Associate's Degree or higher in a healthcare related field is preferred.

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

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island 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 Langone Hospital-Long Island 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 $102,449.848 - $111,955.504 Annually. 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.