Polysomnograph Technician

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 Therapist
• At 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:

• Nights
• FT

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