Polysomnographic Technologist

Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Sleep Lab

Req #: 0000243941

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $38.82 - $38.82 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:

Is responsible for the sleep center operations during the course of their shift, such as answering the phones and any other pertinent clerical duties. Performs standard and complex polysomnographic recordings and monitors physiological phenomena throughout such procedures. Performs any procedure within their scope of practice, such as multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness studies, archiving patient studies and documentation of any issues regarding equipment, supplies, and patient incidents,

Participates and is instrumental in new employee orientation. If qualified, they can perform scoring under the discretion of the Sleep Center Manager/ Coordinator.

Qualifications:

Required:

• New Jersey Polysomnographic license required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registered EEG Technician with Sleep experience,
• BLS required.

Preferred:

• Scoring knowledge is strongly desirable.
• Two to Five years previous patient care or experience in health related environment required.
• Experience with pediatric and adult populations.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per diem Nights

Essential Functions:

• 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.

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer