Polysomnography Technologist (Reg)

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist (Reg) to join their team. In this role, the successful candidate will work under the general supervision of the Medical Director, Administrative Director, and Supervisors. The technologist will perform diagnostic testing, therapeutic services, patient care, and education. They will also handle technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of polysomnographic equipment, including acquisition, scoring, and report generation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification.
• Current NYS Polysomnographic Technologist Authorization or NYS Respiratory Therapist License.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), strong interpersonal skills, and basic computer skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience working as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• An associates degree or higher in a healthcare-related field is preferred.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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 the patient to the facility, 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 appropriate equipment, calibrates for testing, determines proper functioning, and makes adjustments.
• Cleans equipment according to manufacturer and facility standards, sets up equipment for next use, and 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 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 of any patient health or practical concerns and fully documents all aberrant activity.
• Promptly answers patient calls for the restroom and other patient comfort care needs, and assists patients with ambulation.
• Maintains artifact-free bioelectric signals and corrects artifact as needed.
• Performs required computer-related procedures, initiates biological and video recording, and monitors recording 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.
• Identifies studies that may need prioritized scoring interpretation due to provider requests and emergent conditions.
• Follows AASM and facility procedural protocols for MSLT, MWT, PSG, PAP, HSAT, and Actigraphy studies.
• Educates patients on the use of home sleep testing and actigraphy devices and provides remote technical support.
• 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 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 as appropriate to shift workflow.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• A generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on 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