Sleep Technologist, Float - Mobile Sleep Lab - Full Time

Guthrie; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie seeks an experienced sleep technologist to conduct nocturnal and diurnal sleep studies, monitor EEG, EOG, EMG, and assist with CPAP/BiPAP titrations. The role includes scoring sleep stages and respiratory events across adults, children, and geriatric patients.

You will apply EEG leads using the 10-20 system, calibrate equipment, and travel to host facilities within the twin tiers. Some call coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• IEL High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• NY Respiratory Therapist license or NY Respiratory Therapy Technician license required; CRT credential through NBRC required; RRT preferred.
• Or NY Polysomnographic Technologist license required; RPSGT credential through BRPT required.
• One year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Technician, or Polysomnographic Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Guthrie values and department standards.
• Applies EEG electrodes using the standard 10-20 system.
• Monitors respiration, muscle tone, eye movement, oximetry, EKG, and other physiological functions.
• Calibrates, adjusts, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Produces artifact-free polysomnographic data to standard criteria.
• Scores sleep stages, arousals, PLMS, respiratory events, and other data to established standards.
• Operates equipment and manages data acquisition, storage, and retrieval.
• Monitors patient response to CPAP and establishes optimal pressures.
• Maintains CPR certification and performs CPR as needed.
• Keeps current with sleep disorder literature and new techniques.

Skills

EEG monitoring

EOG

EMG

Polysomnography

CPAP titration

CPR certification

Sleep scoring

10-20 system

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

10-20 system

Job description

This position is eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus and up to $20,000 in student loan reimbursement!

Position Summary

Conducts nocturnal and diurnal sleep studies to include monitoring of EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG, Nasal and oral ventilation, chest excursion, and pulse oximetry. Incumbent may perform special procedures including CPAP and BiPAP titrations. Assists in scoring sleep studies interpreting polygraphic recordings. Tests are performed on children adults, and geriatric patients. Position may involve travel to various host facilities within the twin tiers. Position may also require “call coverage” for Neurodiagnostics EEG.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

License & Cert

NY Respiratory Therapist license or NY Respiratory Therapy Technician license required. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through NBRC preferred.

Or NY Polysomnographic Technologist license required. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required.

Experience

One year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Technician, or Polysomnographic Technologist preferred.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains the values of Guthrie, Robert Packer Hospital, and the mobile sleep department.
2. Applies EEG electrodes utilizing the standard 10‑20 system.
3. Applies monitoring devices for respiration, muscle tone, eye movement, oximetry, EKG, and other physiological functions.
4. Calibrates, adjusts, and troubleshoots all laboratory equipment.
5. Produces artifact‑free polysomnographic data to standard criteria.
6. Scores sleep stages, arousals, PLMS, respiratory events, and other physiological data to established standards.
7. Knowledge in PC operations related to, but not limited to, the operation of equipment, attaching interfaces, acquisition, storage and retrieval of data.
8. Monitors patient response to CPAP while establishing optimum pressures necessary to maintain an open airway.
9. Maintains current CPR certification and performs CPR as needed
10. Reviews current literature for sleep disorders, and keeps current on new techniques and advances in the field.

Other Duties

1. Keeps current log book of equipment repairs and needed supplies.
2. Keeps equipment in clean, operating condition.
3. Files records, completes and forwards appropriate billing information
4. Assists in the orientation of new employees.
5. Maintains positive relationships with host institutions.
6. Uses resources responsibly
7. Other duties as assigned and required.
8. Employees based in Sayre may be required to take call.
9. May be required to travel to others locations to do sleep studies.

Rev: 9-1-2023

The pay range for this position is: $32.60 - $51.63/hr