Polysomnographic Technologist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000169076
Category: Sleep Polysomnography Technician
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department: Sleep Disorder Center

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• Additional experience as an EEG Technician or Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS Certification required.
• One to three years previous experience in hospital-based or freestanding Sleep Center.
• Scoring experience required. Knowledge of AASM Standards.

Preferred:

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• 8:00 5:00
• Night

• Adheres to all protocols, policies and procedures per the Department Policy and Procedure Manual
• Assesses and interprets patient status in order to identify and provide appropriate care based on the assessment and specific needs identified
• Assists in orientation of new staff members. Assists students as needed. Provides appropriate in-service to physicians, nurses, and clinical associates as required.
• Attends at least 50% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Correctly documents all therapy given according to Department policy. Correctly completes all patient records and documentation including patient assessment and patient education.
• Correctly performs physiologic calibrations and effectively performs troubleshooting procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to choose montages best suited for patients based on protocol, policy and procedure.
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
• Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
• Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
• Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions