Polysomnographic Technician

 

Join Our Team!  We are looking for a Polysomnographic Technician to carry out all technical duties for the sleep disorder laboratory under the supervision of the medical director and/or administrator to provide comprehensive evaluation of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography (including in-lab and home sleep study), diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care, coordination of home care services and education. The Sleep Technician will perform duties defined for a polysomnographic technician and may provide oversight to other staff. Also, they will effectively troubleshoot difficult problems and demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking skills for problem solving. Associate may be required to work at multiple locations.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares & calibrates equipment for testing to determine proper functioning & adjusts as necessary. This includes applying electrodes, & sensors, including performing appropriate physiologic calibrations (when age & cognitive function appropriate) to ensure proper signals & make adjustments if necessary.
• Documents routine observations, changes in procedure & significant events to facilitate scoring & interpretation of polysomnographic results. Provides thorough documentation during data collection based on direct observation of the patient through technologist's notes. Follows "lights out" procedures to establish & document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, end tidal carbon dioxide values, respiratory & heart rates, etc.)
• Monitors study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free & adjust, if necessary. Troubleshoot equipment. Follows procedural protocols (such as PAP titration, PH probes, actigraphy, oxygen titration, research protocols, etc.) to ensure appropriate data collection.
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety & therapeutic interventions such as continuous & bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
• Performs different & unusual procedures & therapeutic interventions as indicated based on information collected during the study.
• Clean & sterilize all equipment.
• Complete appropriate paperwork for documentation & billing.
• Maintain inventory.
• Score sleep study records according to the standard scoring rules.

 

 

SHIFT: 2 day shifts, 2 night shifts. Day/nights to change once passing of probation, and later based on operational needs.

Monday 730P – 900A

Tuesday 730P – 900A

Thursday 1100A – 600P

Friday 1100A – 630P

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED required, Associate's Degree preferred
• NY State License or work permit as polysomnographer
• Minimum 6 months work experience preferred.
• Maintain CPR/BCLS certification
• Board Certification of Polysomnographer (RPSGT), or obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Knowledge of home sleep study devices and polysomnography machine in conjunction with EEG, EOG, EKG, motion sensors, respiration monitors & other physiological activities, & continuous/bi-level positive airway therapy equipment.
• Evening & night shift employees work alone with patients.

 

Benefits

• 403b
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.