Polysomnography Technologist

Clinilabs; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinilabs is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to prepare, administer, and collect PSG data for research and clinical duties in a sleep-lab setting in Eatontown, NJ.

The role involves maintaining and operating polygraphs and other monitoring instruments, following GCPs, SOPs, CFR 21, and ICH guidelines, and supporting psychometric assessments and vital signs during subject visits.

Qualifications

• Requires NJS Polysomnographic Technologist license or BRPT RPSGT credential and two years of sleep lab experience.
• BCLS certification required and must maintain active license/certifications with CE credits annually.
• High school diploma or higher required; college degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clinical/research charts before data collection and verify recording procedures for accuracy.
• Assist in administration of psychometric assessments.
• Enter subject information into databases and prepare materials for research subjects.
• Aid in subject visits; assess vital signs and perform ECG as needed.
• Prepare for laboratory visits and set up equipment per study protocol.
• Read and understand study protocols; follow GCPs, SOPs, CFR 21 and ICH guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for preparing, administering, and collecting data that are part of research and clinical duties. Also responsible for technical aspects of laboratory functioning, including maintenance and operation of polygraphs, computers, and other physiological monitoring instruments.

Other research-related duties include protocol compliance related to PSG data, psychometric assessments, vital signs, venipuncture, phlebotomy processing, ECG, and safety assessments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate all clinical/research charts before data collection and verifie the accuracy of recording procedures.
• Support in the administration of psychometric assessments
• Tabulates data collected from standardized screening and psychometric instruments.
• Enters subject information into one or more databases.
• Preparation of information and materials for research subjects.
• Assists with research subject visits.
• Direct contact with subjects includes vital sign assessment, ECG assessment, subject belonging searches (i.e., inspecting clothing for contraband), and ensuring the completeness and integrity of source documents.
• Preparation for laboratory visits (e.g., set-up carts, lab supplies, equipment related to study protocol).
• Reads and understands study protocols.
• All work is done following Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), Corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and principles outlined in the CFR 21 and ICH guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

The hourly rate for this position is $45/hr. Final compensation is based on skills, experience, location, and overall expertise.

Requirements

• The position requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent, but individuals with college degrees or advanced degrees are preferred.
• Must have NJS Polysomnographic Technologist license, RPSGT credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (BRPT), and two (2) years of experience in a sleep disorder enter or laboratory as a Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent. NJS Respiratory Therapy Technician (RRT) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) and RPSGT credential are also accepted plus two (2) years of experience in a sleep disorder enter or laboratory are also accepted.
• Must be BCLS certified.
• Must maintain his/her license and certification active, including completing continuing education credits annually.
• Must possess excellent technical and good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to provide accurate documentation for the produced work.