Registered Sleep Technologist (Polysomnography)

NYU Langone; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) to perform diagnostic sleep testing and therapeutic services. You will calibrate and operate PSG equipment, educate patients, and ensure safe testing under supervision.

The role requires RPSGT, NYS authorization or license, BLS, and strong communication. Experience preferred; the hospital emphasizes inclusion and a comprehensive benefits package for staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, required.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification, required.
• Current NYS Polysomnographic Technologist Authorization or NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), strong interpersonal skills, and basic computer skills, required.
• Two years experience working as a Polysomnographic Technologist, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge to provide age-specific care for neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Explain test procedures and orient patient to the facility, register in EMR.
• Explain CPAP/BPAP/ASV therapy and perform mask fittings and titrations.
• Select and calibrate equipment for testing and adjust as needed.
• Maintain equipment, logs, and report any malfunctions or shortages.
• Document patient status and study details in the EMR and logs.
• Follow AASM protocols for PSG, MSLT, MWT, PAP and actigraphy studies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

RPSGT Certification

NYS Polysomnographic Technologist Authorization or NYS Respiratory Therapist license

BLS Certification

Associates degree or higher in healthcare-related field (preferred)

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) to perform diagnostic sleep testing and therapeutic services. You will calibrate and operate PSG equipment, educate patients, and ensure safe testing under supervision.

The role requires RPSGT, NYS authorization or license, BLS, and strong communication. Experience preferred; the hospital emphasizes inclusion and a comprehensive benefits package for staff.