Cooper University Health Care
SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST
Cooper University Health Care, Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States
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About Us
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES
Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data Follow ights out procedures to establish and document baseline values Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments if necessary Document routine observation, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.) POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC RECORD SCORING
Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) with center-specific protocols Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data GATHER AND ANALYZE PATIENT INFORMATION
Create, promote and maintain a clean and professional environment Review, verify and document patient history, physical condition, and study protocol Orient and explain the procedure to the patient Maintain complete and detailed documentation during the procedure TESTING PREPARATION PROCEDURES
Prepare and properly calibrate equipment required for testing Experience and Education
Experience Required: Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director or designee. Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Successful completion of a Polysomnography program of not less than one year duration associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility OR a minimum of 6 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies. License/Certification Requirements
New Jersey Polysomnography Technician - Active or temporary License required and RST registered sleep technician and/or other health care professional licensure that includes polysomnography in the scope of practice (e.g., RN or RRT) Understand and comply with requirements mandated by the state agencies responsible for issuing re-certification Understand minimum continuing education credits (CECs) Current CPR or BCLS certification Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Note: This refined description preserves the essential responsibilities and qualifications for the polysomnographic technologist role while removing extraneous boilerplate and non-essential content. It maintains the original language and scope of duties and requirements.
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At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES
Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data Follow ights out procedures to establish and document baseline values Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments if necessary Document routine observation, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.) POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC RECORD SCORING
Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) with center-specific protocols Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data GATHER AND ANALYZE PATIENT INFORMATION
Create, promote and maintain a clean and professional environment Review, verify and document patient history, physical condition, and study protocol Orient and explain the procedure to the patient Maintain complete and detailed documentation during the procedure TESTING PREPARATION PROCEDURES
Prepare and properly calibrate equipment required for testing Experience and Education
Experience Required: Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director or designee. Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Successful completion of a Polysomnography program of not less than one year duration associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility OR a minimum of 6 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies. License/Certification Requirements
New Jersey Polysomnography Technician - Active or temporary License required and RST registered sleep technician and/or other health care professional licensure that includes polysomnography in the scope of practice (e.g., RN or RRT) Understand and comply with requirements mandated by the state agencies responsible for issuing re-certification Understand minimum continuing education credits (CECs) Current CPR or BCLS certification Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Note: This refined description preserves the essential responsibilities and qualifications for the polysomnographic technologist role while removing extraneous boilerplate and non-essential content. It maintains the original language and scope of duties and requirements.
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