Registered Polysomnographic Tech

About the role

The Polysomnographic Technician performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing, monitoring, and scoring under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the Clinical Director (MD, PhD, or DO).

Responsibilities

• Collections, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and address patient-specific needs.
• Prepares, calibrates, and operates polysomnographic equipment to ensure proper function and signal quality.
• Electrodes and sensors are applied according to published standards, and physiologic calibrations are performed and adjusted as needed.
• Counsels patients on PAP mask fitting and implements appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness, including CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen administration.
• Follows established procedural protocols, including ""lights out"" and ""lights on"" procedures, to ensure accurate data collection.
• Completes polysomnographic data acquisition and scoring, with ongoing monitoring of study quality and signal integrity.

Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one (1) year in duration associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility, or equivalent experience with documented competency in all areas of polysomnographic technology, including sleep study scoring.
• License/Certification: Must have current American Heart Association BLS certification and must maintain current status throughout employment. Polysomnographic credential certification (RPSGT or equivalent per BRPT eligibility requirements) required upon hire or transfer. New Jersey Board of Polysomnography licensure, required upon hire or transfer.
• Experience: Prior polysomnography experience preferred but not required. Demonstrated competency in polysomnographic scoring in accordance with AASM guidelines. Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to abnormal sleep patterns, cardiac rhythms, respiratory events, and patient safety concerns. Proficiency with sleep laboratory equipment and clinical applications preferred at time of hire; required competency must be achieved within 30--60 days of hire through training and orientation.

Skills

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Pay

Market-competitive total rewards package designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. Salary ranges are listed in job advertisements and promotions.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs and clinical requirements.