Polysomnographer Trainee - Per Diem Jobs in Edison at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Embark on a rewarding career in sleep medicine as a Polysomnographer Trainee with our dedicated Sleep Lab team. In this entry-level role, you will develop the essential skills to conduct comprehensive sleep studies, playing a crucial part in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographer, you will receive hands-on training in preparing patients for overnight studies, applying monitoring sensors, and operating diagnostic and therapeutic equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, ASV). Key responsibilities will also include ensuring patient safety and comfort, documenting observations, and learning the process of scoring sleep data. A commitment to compassionate patient care, strong technical aptitude, and an active New Jersey Polysomnographic Trainee License, as required by state regulation, are essential to begin this exciting journey in the vital field of sleep diagnostics.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Polysomnographer Trainee at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Learn Therapeutic Intervention and Patient Care: Perform mask fitting. Follow protocol to implement appropriate therapeutic intervention with CPAP, BIPAP and O2 and to determine when to initiate CPAP and BIPAP during the sleep study. Explain procedure and prepare patients for titration. Provide patients with knowledge and understanding and customized service to result in a compliant patient. Document all levels of titration justifying all changes. Prepare a detailed report on the CPAP levels mask size and all other pertinent requirements to enable the physician to prescribe. Responsible for disinfecting and sanitizing all CPAP equipment after every use.
• Develop Proficiency in Study Preparation and Data Acquisition: Learn to review history, physical information, medication, procedure request and study protocol. Ensure the correct patient is being studied by verifying the patient's name and date of birth. Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center. Measure the patient's head using the 10/20 System and apply electrodes using the 'Paste' method with impedances below 5K Ohms. Apply electrodes, sensors and monitoring devices according to established protocols. Perform polysomnographic data acquisition making adjustments to ensure artifact-free study. Follow protocols for MSLT, MWT, Parasomnia, Seizure, CPAP, split night and O2 to ensure collection of appropriate data. Perform patient bio-calibrations both before and after the test according to the protocol. Follow lights out and lights on procedures. Document observations every 15 minutes including sleep stages, clinical events, body positions and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation by physicians. Obtain continuous video monitoring and observe and report unusual behavior patterns. Instruct patients on completing questionnaires and follow up procedures. Follow infection control policies during the entire testing process. Perform emergency procedures when needed. Keep track of all inventory and inform the director of needed supplies.
• Train in Sleep Study Scoring: Score sleep/wake stages by applying AASM standards. Score clinical events (such as respiratory and cardiac events, limb movements and arousals) according to protocols. Generate accurate reports and
  complete charts for physician interpretation.
• Demonstrate Professionalism and a Commitment to Learning: Work cooperatively with staff members of this and other departments in the performance of job responsibilities. Attend staff meetings and in-services to remain knowledgeable and informed regarding departmental and organizational goals and activities. Seek out learning experiences/educational opportunities. Accept feedback and respond in a manner which reflects an understanding of that
  feedback. Demonstrate commitment to the team with regular and predictable attendance. Demonstrate appropriate social and communication skills.
• Learn and Adhere to Safety and Compliance Standards: Understand Right to Know guidelines. Understand and observe OSHA standards, universal precautions, and all other applicable federal and state regulations. Apply these principles in the daily performance of the job. Is conscious and aware of the physical environment and takes necessary precautions/preventative measures to ensure a safe work atmosphere. Is aware of and observes policies
  and procedures regarding JFK's emergency response behaviors.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Active NJ Polysomnographic Trainee License. If not Registered after one year of Training, will require an active NJ Polysomnographic Technician license.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation
Flat Rate of $34.45 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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