Polysomnograph Technician Req #: 46287
Category: Sleep Polysomnography Technician
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Sleep Lab
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

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 TherapistAt 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:

NightsFT

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer