Part-Time Overnight Sleep Research Technologist - Psychiatry

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, in Hershey, PA is seeking a part-time overnight sleep technician.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all overnight sleep research recordings;
• Monitor and track research studies to ensure quality control;
• Perform PSGs and DXA scans and participate in the collection of Actigraphy, Holter EKG monitor and other research participant data;
• Maintain supplies for sleep laboratory as well as recording equipment to ensure it is in working order at all times for research studies;
• Collect and analyze biological samples (saliva, urine, blood) and knowledge of phlebotomy desired but not required. Training is available if needed;
• Participate in aspects of sleep data management for assigned projects including: update and maintain databases; resolve problem data issues; track data collection forms, and other project materials; perform verification procedures;
• Collaborate with project coordinators, statisticians, clinical investigators, clinical personnel, and other data management personnel to plan and implement sleep data management tasks for research projects.

Requirements

• Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) strongly preferred. Will consider sleep studies training in candidates with suitable experience.
• Work Related Experience: 1 year related work experience required; 5 years preferred.

Qualifications

• The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

Benefits

• Campus Security Crime Statistics: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

Pay

• Part time, PRN hours, working 3rd shift, including weekends, 8:30 pm-8:30 am

Schedule

• Part time, PRN hours, working 3rd shift, including weekends, 8:30 pm-8:30 am