Registered Polysomnographic Tech W/Scoring

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, including physical or mental limitations, emotional or physiological status related to testing, and relevant medical and social history.
• Determining testing parameters and procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols and collaborating with the ordering provider or clinical director.
• Preparing, calibrating, and operating polysomnographic equipment to ensure proper function and signal quality.
• Applying electrodes and sensors according to published standards and adjusting physiologic calibrations as needed.
• Conducting PAP mask fitting and implementing appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness, including CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen administration.
• Following established procedural protocols, including ""lights out"" and ""lights on"" procedures, to ensure accurate data collection.
• Completing polysomnographic data acquisition and scoring, with ongoing monitoring of study quality and signal integrity.
• Complying with BRPT standards of conduct and all applicable clinical, safety, and documentation requirements.

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.
• Continuing Education: Ongoing CME requirements must be maintained in accordance with applicable state licensure requirements.
• Licenses/Certifications: 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

Competency in polysomnographic scoring in accordance with AASM guidelines, recognition and response to abnormal sleep patterns, cardiac rhythms, respiratory events, and patient safety concerns, proficiency with sleep laboratory equipment and clinical applications.

Benefits

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare: 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, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care, Wellness Programs, 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.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the job and the team.