Polysomnographic Technologist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

A 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 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:

• At least one year experience as a sleep technologist.

Preferred:

• Qualification to obtain, or possession of the CCSH (Certification in Clinical Sleep Health) preferred.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• 7:00 pm 7:00 am
• 3 days a week with occasional weekends
• Full Time

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation
• Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
• Demonstrate customer service skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Demonstrate teamwork skills.
• Follow HIPAA and privacy policies.
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
• 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.
• Comply with professional standards of conduct.
• Assist the medical director, clinical director and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations.