Registered Polysomnography Technologist - Sleep Center

A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist can perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff when needed.

Work Location - 120 Dorsa Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

Principal Accountabilities:

Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
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 positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, 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.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download. Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing.
Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
Other duties as assigned
 

HS Diploma or equivalent and 

Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology -or- Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience

NJ State Polysomnographic Technologist license

Current BLS certification

Current RPSGT credential or registry eligible (to be completed within 18 months of hire).

Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or sleep disorders Specialist (SDS) credential NJ State Polysomnographic Technologist license

2-3 years' experience preferred

Other Desired skills - 
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel 

Ability to speak effectively
Ability to work independently

Additional Job Requirements - 

May be assigned at various Sleep Center locations/access centers

Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 41.660000

Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 41.660000

Salary Admin Plan: ALH