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RWJBarnabas Health Polysomnograph Technician, Sleep Lab in 2 Jackson Drive, Costa Rica
Polysomnograph Technician, Sleep LabReq #:0000160826
Category:Sleep Polysomnography Technician
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Night
Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department:Sleep Lab
Location:
Sleep Study - Cranford, NJ, 2 Jackson Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016
Job Overview:
The Polysomnograph Technician performs sleep studies for pediatrics 18 months and older, adult, and geriatric patients.
Qualifications:
Required:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Current New Jersey state Polysomnography license
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Shift working, 11pm-7am
Monday-Friday
FT
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates proper placement of leads and wires 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 Interscoring reliability greater than 85 percent
Assists with administrative tasks when needed
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer