Overnight Sleep Research Technologist - Psychiatry

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, in Hershey, PA is seeking a part time overnight sleep technician.

Responsibilities include:

• Accountable for all overnight sleep research recordings; monitor and track research studies to ensure quality control. 

• Perform PSGs and DXA Scans and participate in the collection of Actigraphy, Holter EKG Monitor and other research participant data.

• Maintain supplies for sleep laboratory as well as recording equipment to ensure it is in working order at all times for research studies.

• Collect and analyze biological samples (saliva, urine, blood) and knowledge of phlebotomy desired but not required.  Training is available if needed.

• Participate in aspects of sleep data management for assigned projects including:  update and maintain databases; resolve problem data issues; track data collection forms, and other project materials; perform verification procedures.

• Collaborate with project coordinators, statisticians, clinical investigators, clinical personnel, and other data management personnel to plan and implement sleep data management tasks for research projects.

Work Hours: Part time, PRN hours, working 3rd shift, including weekends, 8:30 pm-8:30 am

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Training:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) strongly preferred.  Will consider sleep studies training in candidates with suitable experience.

Work Related Experience:          1 year related work experience required; 5 years preferred

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:  

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check  
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check   

 
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Hershey, PA