Open Position: Sleep Tech - Polysomnographer

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2130.20

Opportunity:

Sleep Medicine - North Haven

Job Details:

* Night shift position from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
* 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts
* Weekend coverage required - every weekend for nights
* Guaranteed hours
* No on-call required
* No floating required
* Minimum 2 years of experience required within specialty (1.5 years considered with Level I or travel experience)
* Must be able to work independently with minimal orientation
* Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
* Patient ratio experience of 2:1 required
* Daily census of 8 with up to 10 beds
* Epic charting system experience required
* Community hospital experience preferred
* Sets up and calibrates monitoring equipment including computer interfaces
* Measures and applies EEG electrodes, EKG, EMG, and EOG monitoring electrodes and places recording transducers to measure airflow, respiratory effort, oximetry, and capnography
* Performs physiological calibration and monitors patient polysomnography
* Recognizes and records clinical and physiological events including standard sleep states
* Initiates and titrates nasal CPAP therapy under physician direction based on orders and established protocols
* Ensures all quality standards are performed and acceptable prior to and during patient testing procedures
* Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient medical problems and physiological events including respiratory problems, seizures, and cardiac dysrhythmias
* Administers supplemental oxygen or basic life support until help arrives when needed
* Practices universal infection control procedures
* Required certifications: BLS, RPSGT, RST
* Required skills include: End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, Adult Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Arousal, ASV, Baseline Sleep Polysomnography, BiPAP, Cardiac abnormalities, Cheyne-Stokes, Complex Sleep Apnea, CPAP, ECG, EEG, Full Face, Home Sleep Test, Hypopnea, Nasal Mask, Nasal Pillow, O2 Saturation, Oxygen administration, Patient education, Periodic Limb Movement (PLM), PSG, PSG scoring, ResMed, Respiratory Events, Respiratory Inductance Plethysmography (RIP), Sleep Stages, Transient arousals, VPAP, and oxygen application
* Interdisciplinary support available including Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, and Unit Secretary
* Free parking available on site

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a dedicated sleep medicine unit with 10 beds and a daily census of 8 patients. The unit provides comprehensive sleep study services including polysomnography, CPAP titration, and a wide range of diagnostic sleep assessments. The facility offers interdisciplinary support through respiratory services, interpretation services, and unit secretarial staff, ensuring a well-rounded care environment for patients ranging from adults to geriatrics.

Location:

North Haven, CT

North Haven is a welcoming suburban community in Connecticut offering a high quality of life with easy access to the cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment of nearby New Haven, as well as beautiful parks and outdoor spaces. Its central location in the Northeast corridor makes it a convenient base for exploring the greater New England region.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.