NYU Langone Health · 2 weeks ago
Polysomnography (Sleep) Technologist, Garden City location
Garden City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$113K/yr - $124K/yr
2+ years expNYU Langone Health is a major regional healthcare resource committed to medical education and research. They are seeking a Polysomnography (Sleep) Technologist to perform diagnostic testing, therapeutic services, patient care, and education while ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of polysomnographic equipment.
EducationHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Explains test procedures to the patient. Shows patient to room, orients the patient to the facility amenities, educates the patient on testing procedures, and completes patient registration using the electronic medical record system
Explains the modality and function of positive air pressure treatment. Performs mask fittings, pressure acclimatization, and titrations on CPAP, BPAP, and ASV
Performs nerve stimulator optimization studies
Selects the appropriate equipment, calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning, and makes adjustments, if necessary
Cleans equipment according to manufacturer and facility standards. Sets up equipment for next use. Replaces electrodes and sensors shown to be in disrepair. Maintains neat and organized workspaces. Notifies management of the need to repair or replace defective equipment and sensors
Attempts trouble shooting of equipment malfunctions. Contacts appropriate vendor or MCIT support. Documents equipment malfunctions in log
Alerts management to improperly functioning equipment or levels of supplies
Measures patients and applies electrodes and sensors according to the 10-20 system and all applicable AASM and facility standards
Stays alert and involved with recordings, recognizes any aberrant physiological activity and performs needed interventions in a timely manner. Notifies supervisor and/or physician, as indicated, to any patient health or practical concerns. Fully documents all aberrant activity
Promptly answers patient calls for the restroom and other patient comfort care needs. Assists patient in unhooking the head box and ensuring patient can safely ambulate to the restroom, adjusting wires and room lighting, as required
Maintains artifact-free bioelectric signals. Corrects artifact as needed by reapplying, repositioning, or replacing wires
Performs required computer related procedures. Initiates biological recording. Initiates video recording. Monitors recording overnight, ensuring adequate recording quality. Manipulates the video focus and zoom to ensure the patients entire body are visible. Performs bio calibrations and impedance checks at the beginning and end of the recording
Thoroughly documents patient status and activities in the study log as prompted, as clinically indicated, and in the patient summary
Properly identifies studies that may need prioritized scoring interpretation due to the ordering providers requests and emergent conditions that arise during the study. Properly indicates prioritization in the study and notifies relevant scoring staff, management, fellows, and providers as needed
Follows the AASM and facility procedural protocols for MSLT, MWT, PSG, PAP, HSAT, and Actigraphy studies as ordered
Educates patients on the use of home sleep testing and actigraphy devices. Provides remote technical support to patients using the devices at home
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download
Obtains 10 sleep continuing education credits each year and completes required monthly interscorer reliability modules
Scores sleep studies according to the AASM Scoring Manual and facility protocols. Generates the appropriate technical report
Adheres to all Joint Commission and Facility Patient Safety Standards
Maintains current BLS certifications, RPSGT, State License, and attends the annual mandatory CPR Drill
Completes all hospital and departmental mandated ongoing training
Stocks, organizes, and assists in maintaining inventory of clinical supplies
Performs other duties, as assigned and as appropriate to shift workflow
Qualification
Required
Must obtain the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification within 12 months of date of hire
Current NYS Polysomnographic Technologist Authorization or NYS Respiratory Therapist License
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Excellent communication (both oral and written), strong interpersonal skills, and basic computer skills are required
Preferred
Two years experience working as a Polysomnographic Technologist and an associates degree or higher in a healthcare-related field is preferred
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
Financial security benefits
Generous time-off program
Employee resources groups for peer support
Holistic employee wellness program
Physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care
Company
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is a nonprofit organization that provides a center of excellence in healthcare, research, and medical education.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2022 (5)
2021 (8)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.5MKey Investors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesMHCIPNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-06Grant· $13M
2023-10-16Grant· $12.5M
2022-02-17Grant· $8M
Leadership Team
Suresh Srinivasan M.Tech, MBA
Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Robert Cerfolio, MD, MBA
Executive vice president COO
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