SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey seeks a Polysomnographic Technician to perform comprehensive sleep studies and data acquisition under supervision. The role ensures artifact-free tracing and accurate documentation of sleep stages and events.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma and a polysomnography program (or trainee experience). Licensure with NJ Polysomnography Technician and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of a polysomnography program of at least one year or 6 months as a polysomnographic trainee.
• Active or temporary NJ Polysomnography Technician license and RST or equivalent licensure required.
• Current CPR/BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedural protocols such as MSLT/MWT, parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration.
• Establish baseline values by following lights out procedures.
• Acquire polysomnographic data and monitor study-tracing quality for artifact-free signals.
• Document routine observations including sleep stages and events to aid scoring.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Polysomnography program (1 year) OR 6 months Trainee with proficiencies

Job description

About us

AtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey

Short Description

• Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.), and to ensure collection of appropriate data


• Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values


• Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustment if necessary.


• Document routine observation, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results

Experience Required

Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and /or the clinical director or designee.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Successful completion of a Polysomnography program of not less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and or nationally accredited educational facility OR a minimum of 6 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.

License/Certification Requirements

NJ Polysomnography Technician-Active or temporary License required and RST registered sleep technician and/or other health care professional licensure that includes polysomnography in the scope of practice (e.g. RN or RRT)

Understand and comply with requirements mandated by the state agencies responsible for issuing re-certification. Understand minimum CEC (continuing education credits).

Current CPR or BCLS certification.