Polysomnography (Sleep) Technologist (Reg), Per Diem / Sleep Center / Garden City

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

2d • 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 individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. This position involves performing diagnostic testing, therapeutic services, patient care, and education under the general supervision of the Medical Director, Administrative Director, and Supervisors. The role includes technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of polysomnographic equipment, encompassing acquisition, scoring, and report generation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification (must be obtained within 12 months of hire date)
• Current NYS Polysomnographic Technologist Authorization, OR NYS Respiratory Therapist License, OR NYS Respiratory Therapy Technician
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Excellent communication (both oral and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working as a Polysomnographic Technologist
• An associate 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, orients them to facility amenities, educates them 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 appropriate equipment, calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning, and makes necessary adjustments.
• Cleans equipment according to manufacturer and facility standards and sets up equipment for next use.
• Replaces electrodes and sensors shown to be in disrepair.
• Maintains neat and organized workspaces and notifies management of the need to repair or replace defective equipment and sensors.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, contacts appropriate vendor or MCIT support, and documents equipment malfunctions in a log.
• Alerts management to improperly functioning equipment or low 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 aberrant physiological activity, and performs needed interventions promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or physician of any patient health or practical concerns and fully documents all aberrant activity.
• Promptly answers patient calls for restroom and other comfort care needs, assisting patients with unhooking the head box and ensuring safe ambulation.
• Maintains artifact-free bioelectric signals and corrects artifact as needed.
• Performs required computer-related procedures, initiates biological and video recording, and monitors recordings overnight.
• Manipulates video focus and zoom to ensure the patient's entire body is 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 clinically indicated, and in the patient summary.
• Identifies studies that may need prioritized scoring interpretation due to provider requests or emergent conditions and notifies relevant staff.
• Follows AASM and facility procedural protocols for MSLT, MWT, PSG, PAP, HSAT, and Actigraphy studies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills for portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
• Educates patients on the use of home sleep testing and actigraphy devices and provides remote technical support.
• Obtains 10 sleep continuing education credits annually and completes required monthly interscorer reliability modules.
• Scores sleep studies according to the AASM Scoring Manual and facility protocols and 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 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 resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED