Sleep Technologist [Per Diem]
Sleep Disorders Center - Eastside
You'll prepare patients on your own, run routine PSG recordings and collect the data needed to interpret the tests.
Posted Oct 23
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shift · nights, 6:30 pm to 7:00 am Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shift; 6:30 pm - 7:00 amHours vary week to week
- Unit and setting
- Sleep Disorder department · Hospital Department: Sleep Disorder
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license in New York StateNew York State registered nurse license
- Term
- Per Diem Sleep Technologist [Per Diem]
Do you qualify?
- License
- New York State registered nurse license Registered Nurse license in New York State Check your license
- License
- NYS authorization as a polysomnographic technologist, respiratory therapist or RT technician NYS Authorization as a Polysomnographic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, or Respiratory Therapy Technician Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Education
- Diploma or associate's degree in nursing or polysomnography technology; or associate's degree in respiratory therapy; or certificate program in respiratory therapy technology
Preferred
- Also asks
- Computer skills appropriate for the position Demonstrated computer skills appropriate for the position.
- Also asks
- Effective written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Also asks
- Customer service skills Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Also asks
- Critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
What it pays
- Pay reviews
- Pay depends on experience, qualifications, specialty and contracts Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Benefits
- CEU Allowance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- routine PSG recording conduct routine PSG recording
- Day to day
- patient history review Review patient histories
- Day to day
- patient procedure teaching Educate and orient patients on procedure
- Day to day
- daily room cleaning and restocking Clean, restock and prepare rooms on a daily basis
- Day to day
- scoring portable monitoring recordings Assist with scoring portable monitoring recordings according to AASM scoring parameters
- Day to day
- spotting artifact, inadequate signals and failed studies identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures
- Details
- Exposure to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals and radiation Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation.
- Details
- Lifting 20-50 lbs, plus pushing and pulling equipment lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Unity Hospital of Rochester’s careers page.
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- J ob Title: Sleep Technologist
- Department: Sleep Disorder
- Location: 10 Hagen Drive, Rochester, NY 14625
- Hours Per Week: Varies
Schedule
Nights, 12-hour shift; 6:30 pm - 7:00 am
Summary
A sleep technologist has learned the basic skills necessary for routine sleep testing. Must be able to independently prepare patients, conduct routine PSG recording, and collect all information pertinent to the interpretation of these tests. Must provide superior customer service by modeling the Core Values.
Responsibilities
Patient Care . Review patient histories; Educate and orient patients on procedure; Perform sleep studies of; maintain accountability for timely and proper service to patients; provide excellent patient service General Maintenance . Clean, restock and prepare rooms on a daily basis Documentation . Assist with scoring portable monitoring recordings according to AASM scoring parameters; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report
Required
Qualifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Must have Diploma or Associate’s Degree in one of the following areas
Nursing Polysomnography Technology OR Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy OR successful completion of a certificate program in Respiratory Therapy Technology
Must have at least one of the following
Registered Nurse license in New York State NYS Authorization as a Polysomnographic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, or Respiratory Therapy Technician Polysomnography Technicians: Must pass the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists exam and obtain the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential within 2 years of initial NYS registration RT/RTTs: Must pass the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist examination (CRT) and the Registry Examination (RRT) and obtain credentials within 1 year of the initial NYS registration
Preferred qualifications
Demonstrated computer skills appropriate for the position. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated customer service skills. Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Education
Licenses /
Certifications
Physical
Requirements
Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.
Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Pay range
$24.00 - $30.00
City
Rochester
Postal code
14625 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE.
Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.