Polysomnograph Technician

RWJBarnabas Health•Livingston, NJ

33d•$32 - $44

About The Position

A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director and the Administrative Director of Pulmonary & Sleep services to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and can provide oversight of other sleep center staff.

Requirements

Current New Jersey State License as a Polysomnographic Technologist and/or Respiratory Therapist
At least one year experience as a sleep technologist.
Be registered by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC (Certification by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC does NOT satisfy this qualification.)
Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Qualification to obtain, or possession of the CCSH (Certification in Clinical Sleep Health) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation
Respond to sleep patients' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols
Adhere to sleep center policies and procedures
Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory
Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide appropriate feedback to staff
Assist the medical director, clinical director and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations