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Polysomnography Technician TraineeRWJBarnabas Health • Toms River, NJ, United States
Polysomnography Technician Trainee

Polysomnography Technician Trainee

RWJBarnabas Health • Toms River, NJ, United States
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Job Title : Technician Trainee

Location : CMC Support

Department Name : Sleep Lab

Req # : 0000227364

Status : Hourly

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $16.50 - $16.50 per hour

Pay Transparency :

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview :

A sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. The sleep trainee works under the direct supervision of a sleep technician or a sleep technologist.

Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent, plus six months of direct patient care experience
  • OR one year of post-secondary education,
  • OR Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
  • BLS through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements :

  • Full-Time
  • Night Shift
  • Essential Functions :

  • Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up
  • Review the patient's history and verify the medical order,
  • Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study,
  • When patients arrive, they verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study,
  • Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in-center or out-of-center sleep testing,
  • Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary,
  • Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted publishing standards,
  • Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc,] to ensure collection of appropriate data,
  • Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments,
  • Follow lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc,)
  • Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free,
  • Identify, correct and document artifacts,
  • Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results,
  • Assist with appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc,),
  • Follow lights on procedures to verify the integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e,g, repeating the physiological and instrument calibrations, instructing the patient on completing questionnaires, and checking for completeness, etc,),
  • Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing sleep vs wake and identifying clinical events while monitoring sleep study patients,
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age-specific care and treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients,
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download,
  • Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out-of-center sleep testing,
  • Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices,
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify artifacts, inadequate signals and study failures in portable monitoring.
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues,
  • Assist with routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
  • Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position,
  • Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills,
  • Demonstrate appropriate social skills,
  • Demonstrate customer service skills,
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to follow directions,
  • Demonstrate teamwork skills,
  • Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information,
  • Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance,
  • Perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization,
  • 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

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