Polysomnographer -Per Diem

Rome Health • City of Rome, NY

2d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographer will perform sleep studies to diagnose sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional - RRT/RN/LPN/ Polysomnographer - willingness to become RPSGT with in one year of date of hire.
• NYS RT Licensure
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in a Sleep Lab preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for overnight sleep studies.
• Explain the sleep-study procedure and answer patient questions.
• Apply and monitor sensors/electrodes that measure: Brain activity (EEG), Eye movements (EOG), Muscle activity (EMG), Heart activity (ECG), Breathing and oxygen levels, Body movements and sleep position.
• Monitor patients throughout the night and recognize abnormal events.
• Operate polysomnography and related sleep-monitoring equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment or signal problems.
• Document and score sleep-study data according to established guidelines.
• Perform or assist with CPAP/BiPAP titration when ordered.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during the study.
• Prepare accurate reports/data for physicians or sleep specialists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree