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Job Title: Polysomnograph Technician

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Sleep Lab

Req #: 0000253949

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director and the Administrative Director of Pulmonary & Sleep services to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education.  A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and can provide oversight of other sleep center staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current New Jersey State License as a Polysomnographic Technologist and/or Respiratory Therapist
• At least one year experience as a sleep technologist.

Preferred:

• Qualification to obtain, or possession of the CCSH (Certification in Clinical Sleep Health) preferred.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Be registered by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC (Certification by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC does NOT satisfy this qualification.)

• Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days 
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).

•  Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.

• Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.

•  Follow all procedural protocols [such as Polysomnogram (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.

• Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation

• Respond to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center-specific protocols.

• Adhere to sleep center policies and procedures

• Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory

• Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide appropriate feedback to staff

• Assist the medical director, clinical director and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer