Registered Polysomnographer - FT Nights - NJ

sluhn; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a polysomnography technologist to perform essential sleep studies and manage data collection in both in-lab and home settings. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety and documentation within a collaborative team.

Successful candidates will hold RPSGT and related registrations, with licensure in NJ. Expect a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered polysomnography technologist in good standing.
• Ability to score sleep studies per latest parameters.
• Experience with nasal CPAP, BiPAP and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform essential polysomnography functions.
• Sets up and uses nasal CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, ETCO2, TcCO2, home studies and oxygen.
• Acquires study data per department policies and initiates video taping on patient arrival.
• Scores in-lab and home studies per standard parameters.
• Maintains safety and handling of lab chemicals.
• Documents observations per policy and maintains study log book.
• Assists with training of new staff.
• Completes Interscorer Reliability by the 15th of each month.

Skills

Polysomnography

Study setup

Data scoring

Education

RPSGT registration

RST registration

RRT-SDS registration

NJ Polysomnographic Technologist License

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

J OB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of a polysomnographer
• Demonstrates knowledge in the set-up and use of nasal CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, End Tidal CO2, Transcutaneous CO2, Home studies and oxygen
• Acquires study data per department policies including the initiation of video taping upon patient arrival
• Scores all in lab and home studies according to the latest practice parameters
• Handles lab chemicals with appropriate safety precautions to self and others
• Documents on study per policy
• Maintains log book for all studies performed
• Assists with training of new staff
• Completes Interscorer Reliability by the 15th of each month

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting up to 8 hours per day in 4 hour increments.
• Standing up to 4 hours per day in 2 hour increments.
• Walking up to 2 hours per day in 15 minute increments.
• Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small electrodes, syringes, etc.
• Continuous use of hands for writing, operating equipment, etc.
• Occasional twisting and turning of hands and body.
• Occasional lifting/carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment/patients up to 450 pounds.
• Occasional stooping/bending and reaching above shoulder level.
• Rarely crouches or kneels.
• Ability to feel needed in placing electrodes.
• Hearing as it pertains to normal, high, and low frequencies.
• Seeing as it pertains to general, near, far, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Visual monotony.

EDUCATION:

• Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT).
• Registered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST).
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT-SDS)
• Another organization that offers an equivalent examination accepted by the AASM.
• New Jersey Candidates -In addition to holding one of the registrations listed above, staff working in NJ also require an active NJ Polysomnographic Technologist License.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successfully completed the requirements for registered polysomnography sleep tech.

MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE:

$29.25 - $46.80

St Luke's University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS:

• St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities.

Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.