Job Description

Polysomnographic / Sleep Technologist

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• 3-4 month project
• Potential to extend as needed
• 2-3 shifts per week; 12-16 hour shifts; Roughly 36 hours per week
• Flexibility to schedule shifts around a 2nd job
• On site in New York, NY 10019 (midtown west/theater district)
• Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, HSA, and PTO accrual
• Pay rate dependent on licensure and training:
• RPSGT (NY license) $45/hr
• RPSGT (NJ license), RST, CPSGT, or completion of ASTEP AASM program (or similar): $40/hr
• Non-licensed but prior sleep/polysomnographic tech experience: $35/hr

JOB SUMMARY:

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for preparing, administering, and collecting data that are part of research and clinical duties. Also responsible for technical aspects of laboratory functioning, including maintenance and operation of polygraphs, computers, and other physiological monitoring instruments. Other research-related duties include protocol compliance related to PSG data, psychometric assessments, vital signs, venipuncture, phlebotomy processing, ECG, and safety assessments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate all clinical/research charts before data collection and verify the accuracy of recording procedures.
• Support in the administration of psychometric assessments
• Tabulates data collected from standardized screening and psychometric instruments.
• Enters subject information into one or more databases.
• Preparation of information and materials for research subjects.
• Assists with research subject visits.
• Direct contact with subjects includes vital sign assessment, ECG assessment, subject belonging searches (i.e., inspecting clothing for contraband), and ensuring the completeness and integrity of source documents.
• Preparation for laboratory visits (e.g., set-up carts, lab supplies, equipment related to study protocol).
• Reads and understands study protocols.
• All work is done following Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), Corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and principles outlined in the CFR 21 and ICH guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The position requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent, but individuals with college degrees or advanced degrees are preferred.
• Must have two (2) years minimum of experience working as a Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.
• Must be BCLS certified.
• RPSGT credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (BRPT) highly preferred.
• NY or NJ Polysomnographic Technologist license highly preferred.
• Must maintain any licensure and keep certification(s) active, including completing continuing education credits annually.
• Must possess excellent technical skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to provide accurate documentation for the produced work.

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