Sleep Technician Assistant I

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY

4d • $35 - $40

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed and registered Polysomnographic Technologist, the Sleep Technician Assistant I produces and analyzes high-quality sleep recordings and helps maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patients. The role performs diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnography in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures, and documents sleep studies for clinical review.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Must be enrolled in a New York State License-approved A.A.S. program in Polysomnographic Technology.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to cardiopulmonary and neurophysiological systems.
• Basic knowledge of sleep physiology and diagnostic sleep-recording techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge and aptitude regarding computers and electronic equipment.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate testing equipment, check that it functions properly, and make adjustments as necessary.
• Record sleep/wake physiology and perform diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnography according to physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure recordings are clear and high quality, with detailed documentation.
• Summarize sleep study results in a technical report for clinical case conferences.
• Maintain a sterile environment and observe standard infection-control precautions.
• Assist in training new technicians by demonstrating laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Help maintain a clinical database containing sleep data files, oximetry data, and other pertinent records.

What This Job Offers

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