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Sleep Technologist [Per Diem]

Unity Hospital of Rochester

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

Unity Hospital of Rochester
Hiring organization

Your fit

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
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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.

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