Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Reg Polysomnographic Tech, of the Institute for Sleep-Wake Disorders, performs PSG, MSLT/MWT, HST, and PAP titrations on patients of all ages (infant to geriatric), under the direction of the Ops Mgr, ISWD.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Registered Polysomnographic Tech at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Responsible for reviewing patient data in preparedness for a PSG.

• Responsible for hooking patient up with electrodes/monitoring equipment needed to records a PSG; and performing pre-PSG equipment calibrations.

• Monitors patients throughout the PSG, making notations on patient records every half hour.

• Removes electrodes at the end of the PSG and documents post-PSG findings.

• Documents dates of completion for each process of interpretation of PSG.

• Cleans all equipment as indicated by Infection Control.

• Scores PSG/MSLT/MWT according to the AASM scoring criteria; and forwards all data for interpretation to the reading Physician.

• Performs inventory on a monthly basis.

• Collects data for the monthly Performance Improvement reports.

• Responsible for identifying equipment malfunctions and scheduling proper repair or replacement.

• Performs the inter-scorer reliability test on a monthly basis.

• Maintains a neat and clean work environment; cleans all surfaces at the end of their shift.

• Participates in Journal Club and all staff meetings.

• Maintains patient charts in proper order; and files in appropriate file.

• Review Sleep Studies with the Physicians/staff.

• Performs mask fits and CPAP trials (PAP naps) on patients.

• Participates in Health fairs.

• Performs monthly check on Code Cart.

• Utilizes the Epic hospital system.

• Assists with the entire Direct Referral process.

• Assists with the set-up of durable medical equipment on patients.

• Completes back-ups and typing for interpretation process.

• Completes mandatory HUMC annual e-Learning.

• Performs other related tasks as requested by Manager/Administration to maintain department operations.

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist.

• New Jersey State License for RPSGT or Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse.

• CPR certified.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• For a trainee: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist within 12 months of hire.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Job ID 2023-131683

Department Sleep Disorder

Site Hackensack University Med Cntr

Job Location US-NJ-Hackensack

Position Type Full Time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week 40

Shift Night

Shift Hours Night

Weekend Work Weekends as Needed

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work As Needed