Polysomnographic Technician

Location: Utica NY

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Polysomnographic Technician to join a Sleep Disorders Center team providing overnight diagnostic testing and patient monitoring. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and technical skills with experience conducting sleep studies for a wide range of sleep and wake disorders.

This position involves working with adolescent through geriatric patient populations in a clinical sleep laboratory environment.

Schedule

• Night Shift 3x12-Hour
• Shift Hours: 6:30 PM 7:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct overnight polysomnographic sleep studies and patient monitoring
• Prepare patients for sleep studies and explain procedures clearly
• Monitor and document patient activity physiological responses and sleep patterns
• Identify and respond to patient safety concerns during studies
• Operate and troubleshoot sleep study equipment and monitoring systems
• Maintain accurate documentation and study records
• Collaborate with physicians and Sleep Disorders Center staff regarding patient evaluations and study findings
• Ensure compliance with patient safety infection control and departmental procedures

Patient Population

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatric patients

Common Sleep Disorders Encountered

• Sleep Apnea
• Narcolepsy
• Night Terrors
• Nocturnal Myoclonus
• Clinical Insomnia
• Other sleep/wake disorders

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Training

Completion of one of the following:

• Accredited Respiratory Therapy training program
• Training in a related allied health field with enrollment or completion of:
  • A-STEP Online Self Study Modules
  • CAAHEP accredited sleep technology training program
  • Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program
  • Respiratory therapy add-on track for sleep technology

Licensure & Certifications

One of the following required:

• New York State licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with NBRC registration
• New York State licensure as a Polysomnographic Technologist

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with patients laboratory studies or a related clinical field

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