Polysomnographic Technologist - Per Diem - Livingston, NJ

Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist - Per Diem - Livingston, NJ

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department: Sleep Lab

Req#: 0000193454

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $37.51 - $37.51 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
• PD

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