Polysomnographic Technologist

Pay Transparency: The anticipated hourly wage range for this position in New Jersey is $29.25 - $37.46. Compensation will depend on the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

About the role

The Polysomnographic 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. This role is credentialed in sleep technology and may provide oversight of other sleep center staff.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Perform routine equipment care, maintenance, and inventory evaluation.
• Follow HIPAA and privacy policies.
• Respond to sleep patients' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center-specific protocols.
• Adhere to sleep center policies and procedures.
• Comply with professional standards of conduct.
• Assist the medical director, clinical director, and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations.
• Perform sleep studies for pediatric patients (starting at 18 months and older), adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate proper placement of leads and wires with 10–20 setup.
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot all sleep equipment, including pulse oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, and CPAP, BIPAP devices during sleep study acquisition.
• Titrate CPAP/BIPAP according to AASM guidelines.
• Document technician notes every half hour.
• Score sleep studies according to AASM guidelines.
• Respond to patient requests for information.
• Complete all charges and coordinate dictation, transcription, final report, archiving, filing, and mailing process for sleep studies.
• Maintain inventory control.
• Complete yearly CME requirements.
• Participate in Performance Improvement.
• Achieve inter-scoring reliability equal to or greater than 85 percent.
• Perform clerical work as needed, including scheduling, insurance authorization, and calling patients for follow-up.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a sleep technologist.
• Current New Jersey State License as a Polysomnographic Technologist and/or Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualification to obtain or possession of the CCSH — Certification in Clinical Sleep Health.

Schedule

• Full-Time (FT), three nights a week from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Rotating shifts and weekends.

Pay

$29.25 - $37.46 per hour.

Benefits

• 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more.