Sleep Technologist Full Time- (10k Sign On Bonus)

Cooper University Health Care; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is seeking a polysomnographic technologist to perform comprehensive sleep studies and related procedures. Under the supervision of the clinical director, you will collect data, monitor signals, and contribute to accurate scoring and reporting to support diagnostic care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, completion of a polysomnography program or equivalent experience, and active NJ licensure or eligibility as a polysomnography technician.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a polysomnography program (at least 1 year) or 6 months trainee experience with documented competencies.
• Active NJ Polysomnography Technician license or temporary license; RPSGT/ABSM or equivalent registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic testing and data acquisition.
• Score sleep stages and clinical events following guidelines.
• Generate accurate reports and maintain data integrity.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during procedures.

Skills

Polysomnography

CPR/AED

Clinical data review

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Polysomnography program or trainee experience

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES

• 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

• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety
• and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure,
• oxygen administration, etc.)

• Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process. Instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc)
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients

POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC RECORD SCORING

• Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines
• Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) with center specific protocols
• Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical even data

Misc

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards
• Follow infection control policies and procedures
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Under the supervision of Clinical manager and the Medical director, a polysomnographic technologist performs routine and comprehensive polysomnographic procedures.

GATHER AND ANALYZE PATIENT INFORMATION

• Create, promote and maintain a clean and professional environment
• Review, verify and document patient history, physical condition, and study protocol
• Orient and explain the procedure to the patient.
• Maintain complete and detailed documentation during the procedure.

TESTING PREPARATION PROCEDURES

Prepare and properly calibrate equipment required for testing to confirm proper

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 RPSGT (BRPT) or RST (ABSM) 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 of 10 CEC (continuing education credits).

Current CPR/AED or BCLS certification

Special Requirements

*We are offering a 10k Sign on Bonus with a 2-year full time commitment.

Salary Min ($)

USD $29.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $48.00