Polysomnographer/Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Slh - Mh Mainmid

Respiratory TherapistHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

Initiate and perform all polysomnographic recordings. Perform a comprehensive patient assessment,

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Respiratory TherapistHealthcare Clinical

Responsible for performing comprehensive sleep studies to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and related conditions. This role involves the setup, monitoring, and documentation of overnight polysomnographic recordings, as well as ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the testing process.

Responsibilities

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→ Initiate and perform all polysomnographic recordings.
→Perform a comprehensive patient assessment, identify patient needs and administer indicated/ ordered therapy in accordance with department policies and AASM standards of practice.
→Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes.
→Maintain quality records and suggest improvement opportunities.
→Identify and respond to opportunities for education to patients, family, staff, and other health care providers.
→Perform discharge planning and documentation to provide discharge instructions and maintain post-discharge continuity of care.
→Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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NYS Respiratory Therapist license OR NYS Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license

Bachelor’s degree
2 years relevant experience

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.

Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists registry within 1 year of hire date
Associates degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate
AHA Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire date.

CSEA (MH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

$36.13 - $53.60

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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Slh - Mh Main

On-site at the office

Who can apply

Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $75,150–$111,488 a year; 9% above the $85,956 median for Respiratory Therapist jobs on Jobera (243 salaries).
Posted: 8 days ago
Employer: has 1,379 open jobs on Jobera in 2 countries.