Sleep - Polysomnograph - Technologist - Optum

UnitedHealth Group•Syosset, NY

2d•$24 - $43

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Sleep - Polysomnograph - Technologist to join our team in Syosset, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Licensed Sleep Technician
CPR Certified

Nice To Haves

Experience with Respironics Sleep Diagnostics Software
Experience with the Pediatric Population
AED Certified

Responsibilities

Participates in training, staff meetings and clinical education for In-lab compliance and professional certifications
Participates and complies in performance improvement procedures, addressing patient issues that may arise from patient satisfaction surveys or patient focus groups
Participates and complies with daily In-lab operations
Proficient with In-lab testing, In-lab patient set-up, CPAP initiation, titration, and adaptive ventilation
Proficient with HST distribution, data management and trouble shooting
Participates and complies with accrediting organizations, payer requirements and ProHealth policy and procedures
Maintains regular communication with the Sleep Practice Manager to share information re: program operations, equipment function, and patient satisfaction
Contributes and participates with marketing initiatives that will support the growth of the program
Performs overnight studies
Overnight sleep studies with occasional daytime sleep studies