RN PreOp PACU PT or PRN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI) • Village of Garden City, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3h ago

NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL-LONG ISLAND is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Polysomnography Technologist (Reg). In this role, the successful candidate works under the general supervision of the director or his designee, including diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care and education. Performs technical duties in conjunction with the operation and maintenance of Polysomnographic equipment and is not limited to the acquisition, scoring and report generation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Explains procedures, test and treatment trial. Shows patient to room, explains paperwork and compiles paperwork into chart after filled out by patient. Shows Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) video, answers questions and explains CPAP/Bilevel PAP.
Attaches electrodes in standard manner according to established protocol. Measures head using international 10-20 electrode placement system.
Performs In Bed procedures, any treatment trial, Bio-Calibrations, CPAP/Bilevel PAP titration as per Established titration protocol. Adjusts sensors as required.
Performs required computer related procedures. Initiates Biological recording and video recording. Monitors recording during overnight. Performs required technician notes during study and enters notes on tech-log and into computer as required. Details documentation of interactions with patient. Fills out Tech summary at end of study and forwards to appropriate persons.
Stays alert and involved with recordings, recognizes any aberrant physiological activity and addresses any needed interventions in a timely manner. Notifies supervisor or physician as needed. Scores polysomnography according lab guidelines.
Cleans and sets up equipment for next use, replaces electrodes and sensors shown to be in disrepair. Performs needed transferring of information. Ensures electronic PSG files migrate to central scoring machine. Compiles paperwork into working chart for PSG, and forwards to biller's office after study.
Notifies supervisor of problems. Alerts others to improperly functioning equipment or levels of supplies. Attempts trouble shooting of equipment malfunctions.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, you must have an Education associated with a NYS licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational program under Polysomnography grandparent provision prior to February 3, 2014, OR Successful completion of an approved Polysomnography education program OR Successful completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program required. Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal skills required. Basic computer skills required. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

REQUIRED LICENSES: Board Registered Sleep Technologist, NYS Polysomnographic Technologist Permit, NYS licensed Respiratory Therapy Tech, NYS licensed Respiratory, NYS licensed Polysomnographic Technologist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1 - 2 years experience working as a Polysomnographic Technologist preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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