PSG Technologist for Sleep Lab - Plattsburgh, United States - The University of Vermont Health Network

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Job Details

Job Ref:

R Category:

Research Employment Type:
Full Time Location:210 Cornelia St, Plattsburgh, NY Department:CVPH - MG Pulm, Sleep Lab, ENT,

Endo Job Type:

Regular Primary Shift:
Night Hours:6:00 PM - 6:30 AM Estimated Hours per Week: 40 Bi-
Weekly Hours: 80

Weekend Needs:

Every Pay Rate:
$ $37.79 per hour


GENERAL SUMMARY:
The PSG Technologist is a senior level polysomnographic position that performs sleep studies on all age groups.

The position requires maintenance of all Tech I standards in addition to higher level responsibility with scoring and operation needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/
Skills Required:1.Bachelor's degree in a science related field preferred with 3-5 years of health care experience in a direct care position -or2.Associates degree with 3-5 years of health care experience in a direct care position or successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Sleep Technology Program required.3.Must be CPR certified.4.Must demonstrate excellence in efficient and accurate scoring of sleep records.5.Knowledge of sleep physiology necessary and basic human anatomy and physiology, neurology and physics required.6.Excellent comfort level operating personal computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office) and quick adaptation ability to other programs.7.Ability to act professionally and calmly in emergent situations.8.Good customer service/patient relations with all age levels from neonate through geriatric.9.Must meet PSG Technologist competencies.10.Must demonstrate reliability and diligence with ligher level operations at the Sleep Center.11.Must hold current RPSGT or RST credential.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.