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RWJBarnabas Health lists this Polysomnographic Technologist opportunity in staten island junction, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist
Location: CRANFORD NJ
Department Name: Sleep Lab
Req #:
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $29.25 - $37.46 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
The Polysomnographic Technologist - 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 credentialed in sleep technology and can provide oversight of other sleep center staff.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent
At least one-year experience as a sleep technologist
Preferred:
Qualification to obtain or possession of the CCSH — Certification in Clinical Sleep Health
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Current New Jersey State License as a Polysomnographic Technologist and/or Respiratory Therapist
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS)certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Shift working, three nights a week6:30pm-7am
Rotating shifts and weekends
Full-Time (FT)
Essential Functions:
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation
Follow HIPAA and privacy policies
Respond to sleep patients procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols
Adhere to sleep center policies and procedures
Comply with professional standards of conduct
Assist the medical director, clinical director and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations
Performs sleep studies for pediatric patients, starting at 18 months and older, adult, and geriatric patients
Demonstrates proper placement of leads and wires with 10–20 setup
Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots all sleep equipment, as well as pulse oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, and CPAP, BIPAP devices during the acquisition of the sleep study
Titrates CPAP/BIPAP according to AASM guidelines
Documents technician notes every half hour
Scores sleep study according to AASM guidelines
Responds to patient requests for information
Completes all charges
Coordinates dictation, transcription, final report, archiving, filing, and mailing process for sleep studies
Maintains inventory control
Completes yearly CME requirements
Participates in Performance Improvement
Achieves inter-scoring reliability equal or greater than 85 percent
Performs clerical work as needed, including scheduling, insurance authorization, calling patients to follow-up
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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