Polysomnography (Sleep) Technologist, Registered (RPSGT)

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

19h • $107,572 - $117,553 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across numerous medical and surgical specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, we are deeply committed to medical education and research, providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are core values, fostering an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We value diverse skills, ideas, and knowledge.

This role involves working under the general supervision of the Medical Director, Administrative Director, and Supervisors. The successful candidate will perform diagnostic testing, therapeutic services, patient care, and education. Key responsibilities include the technical aspects of operating and maintaining polysomnographic equipment, encompassing acquisition, scoring, and report generation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, required.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification, required.
• Current NYS Polysomnographic Technologist Authorization or NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), strong interpersonal skills, and basic computer skills, required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience working as a Polysomnographic Technologist
• An associates degree or higher in a healthcare-related field

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates 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.
• Explains test procedures to the patient. Shows patient to room, orients the patient to the facility amenities, educates the patient on testing procedures, and completes patient registration using the electronic medical record system.
• Explains the modality and function of positive air pressure treatment. Performs mask fittings, pressure acclimatization, and titrations on CPAP, BPAP, and ASV.
• Performs nerve stimulator optimization studies.
• Selects the appropriate equipment, calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning, and makes adjustments, if necessary.
• Cleans equipment according to manufacturer and facility standards. Sets up equipment for next use. Replaces electrodes and sensors shown to be in disrepair. Maintains neat and organized workspaces. Notifies management of the need to repair or replace defective equipment and sensors.
• Attempts troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions. Contacts appropriate vendor or MCIT support. Documents equipment malfunctions in log.
• Alerts management to improperly functioning equipment or levels of supplies.
• Measures patients and applies electrodes and sensors according to the 10-20 system and all applicable AASM and facility standards.
• Stays alert and involved with recordings, recognizes any aberrant physiological activity and performs needed interventions in a timely manner. Notifies supervisor and/or physician, as indicated, to any patient health or practical concerns. Fully documents all aberrant activity.
• Promptly answers patient calls for the restroom and other patient comfort care needs. Assists patient in unhooking the head box and ensuring patient can safely ambulate to the restroom, adjusting wires and room lighting, as required.
• Maintains artifact-free bioelectric signals. Corrects artifact as needed by reapplying, repositioning, or replacing wires.
• Performs required computer related procedures. Initiates biological recording. Initiates video recording. Monitors recording overnight, ensuring adequate recording quality. Manipulates the video focus and zoom to ensure the patients entire body are visible. Performs bio calibrations and impedance checks at the beginning and end of the recording.
• Thoroughly documents patient status and activities in the study log as prompted, as clinically indicated, and in the patient summary.
• Properly identifies studies that may need prioritized scoring interpretation due to the ordering providers requests and emergent conditions that arise during the study. Properly indicates prioritization in the study and notifies relevant scoring staff, management, fellows, and providers as needed.
• Follows the AASM and facility procedural protocols for MSLT, MWT, PSG, PAP, HSAT, and Actigraphy studies as ordered.
• Educates patients on the use of home sleep testing and actigraphy devices. Provides remote technical support to patients using the devices at home.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
• Obtains 10 sleep continuing education credits each year and completes required monthly interscorer reliability modules.
• Scores sleep studies according to the AASM Scoring Manual and facility protocols. Generates the appropriate technical report.
• Adheres to all Joint Commission and Facility Patient Safety Standards.
• Maintains current BLS certifications, RPSGT, State License, and attends the annual mandatory CPR Drill.
• Completes all hospital and departmental mandated ongoing training.
• Stocks, organizes, and assists in maintaining inventory of clinical supplies.
• Performs other duties, as assigned and as appropriate to shift workflow.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Robust support system for any stage of life
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED