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Polysomnograph TechnicianReq #: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 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer