Polysomnograph Technician, Sleep Lab
Req #: 0000151386
Category: Sleep Polysomnography Technician
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Sleep Lab
Location: Sleep Study - Cranford, NJ, 2 Jackson Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016
Job Overview:
The Polysomnograph Technician performs sleep studies for pediatric 18 months and older, adult, and geriatric patients.
Qualifications:
Required:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
- Current New Jersey state Polysomnography license
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, 11pm-7am
- Monday-Friday
- FT
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates proper placement of leads and wires 10-20 setup
- Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots all sleep equipment, as well as pulse oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, and CPAP/BIPAP devices during the acquisition of the sleep study
- Titrates CPAP/BIPAP according to AASM guidelines
- Documents technician notes every half hour
- Scores sleep study according to AASM guidelines
- Responds to patient requests for information
- Completes all charges
- Coordinates dictation, transcription, final report, archiving, filing, and mailing process for sleep studies
- Maintains inventory control
- Completes yearly CME requirements
- Participates in Performance Improvement
- Achieves Interscoring reliability greater than 85 percent
- Assists with administrative tasks when needed
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support 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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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