Sleep Technologist - Per Diem - Manhattan, Center for Men’s Health Sleep Program

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Sleep Technologist - Per Diem to perform polysomnography for clinical and research patients under supervision. The role includes scoring studies, training assistants, and ensuring data integrity while adhering to safety and infection control standards.

Applicants must hold NYS licensure and registration as a polysomnographic technologist or equivalent Respiratory Therapist credentials; prior sleep lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS OP License and current registration as a Polysomnographic Technologist, or equivalent Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Experience in polysomnography highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Gathers and analyzes patient information including history, medications and study protocol.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment for testing and applies electrodes according to standards.
• Performs polysomnographic procedures including MSLT, MWT, PAP and oxygen titration.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events according to guidelines.
• Maintains safety, infection control, CPR/BCLS certification, and effective communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

NYS OP License and current registration as a Polysomnographic Technologist, OR Registered Respiratory Therapist, OR Respiratory Therapy Technician competent to perform Polysomnographic Technology services

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sleep Technologist - Per Diem. In this role, the successful candidate under general supervision of the Director will show expertise in performing all aspects of Polysomnography for both clinical and research patients. Should be able to manage and monitor protocol documentation. Interface with the GCRC and various researchers. Prepare quarterly reports on protocol activity. Monitor and order all lab supplies and perform other duties as assigned. This position requires good judgment and a professional manner and appearance should characterize this technologist in his/her interactions with all patients. Technologist will score studies, train assistant sleep technologists in laboratory procedures and general laboratory practices as well as emergency procedures and other duties as defined in the laboratory manual.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Gather and Analyze Patient Information - Review history, physical information, medications, procedure request, and study protocol. Complete and verify documentation. Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center.
• Testing Preparation Procedures - Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments, if necessary. Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Polysomnographic Procedures - Follow procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. Follow lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc. Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Polysomnographic Procedures - Document routine observations, 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.).
• Polysomnographic Procedures - Follow lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and 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 neonatal, 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 event data.
• Service Management and Professional Issues - Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification. Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrate appropriate social skills. Demonstrate ability to follow direction. Respond to study participants procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a NYS OP License and current registration as a Polysomnographic Technologist, OR, Registered Respiratory Therapist, OR Respiratory Therapy Technician competent to perform Polysomnographic Technology services.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Polysomnography or a related field highly preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

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