SPECIALTY LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Montefiore Health System - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Prepare & calibrate equipment for testing, ensuring proper functioning and making adjustments as necessary. This includes applying electrodes and sensors, performing physiologic calibrations appropriate for the patient's age and cognitive function. Document observations, procedural changes, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of results. Follow "lights out" procedures to establish baseline values such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, end-tidal CO2, respiratory and heart rates. Monitor the quality of study tracings to ensure signals are artifact-free, adjust equipment if needed, and troubleshoot issues. Follow procedural protocols for various interventions to ensure proper data collection. Implement appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic purposes, including positive airway pressure and oxygen therapy. Perform various procedures and interventions based on data collected during the study. Clean and sterilize all equipment. Complete documentation and billing paperwork. Score sleep study records according to standard scoring rules. This is a part-time night shift, 2 shifts per week from 7:30 pm to 9 am. REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's Degree preferred. NY State License or work permit as a polysomnographer. Minimum 6 months work experience preferred. Board Certification of Polysomnographer (RPSGT) or obtain within 1 year of hire. Knowledge of home sleep study devices and polysomnography equipment, including EEG, EOG, EKG, motion sensors, respiratory monitors, and positive airway therapy devices. Evening & night shift employees work alone with patients. Department:
Medicine Bargaining Unit:
1199 Campus:
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Regular Part-Time Address:
3411 Wayne Avenue, Bronx Shift:
Day Scheduled Hours:
HOURS VARY Req ID:
220189 Salary Range/Pay Rate:
$51.6965 For positions with only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please
click here . Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer . Montefiore recruits, hires, trains, transfers, promotes, lays off, and discharges associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. N/A; #LI-VK1 Mission:
To heal, teach, discover, and advance the health of the communities we serve. Vision:
To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Values:
Our values define our philosophy of care, shape our actions, and inspire us to pursue excellence and future goals. They include:
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