Travel Clinical Polysomnographic Technician - $2,720 per week

ND Global Consulting Services is seeking a travel Polysomnographer for a travel job in Binghamton, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Polysomnographer
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Technologist)

Job Summary
The Polysomnographic Technologist performs and monitors diagnostic sleep studies in accordance with established protocols and AASM guidelines . The technologist is responsible for obtaining high-quality sleep study data, ensuring patient safety and comfort, providing patient education, and communicating effectively with physicians and clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient charts and verify physician orders before beginning sleep studies.
• Explain the testing process, setup procedures, and protocols to patients and caregivers.
• Prepare and set up patients according to facility policies and AASM guidelines .
• Perform diagnostic polysomnographic studies while closely monitoring patients for clinical and physiological events.
• Perform titration and split-night studies according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Recognize changes in a patient's condition and take appropriate action to ensure patient safety.
• Wake patients when the required data has been obtained and the study is complete.
• Safely remove electrodes and transducers and assist patients with hygiene needs as necessary.
• Score sleep studies according to the current AASM scoring guidelines .
• Complete scoring accurately and within required timelines, prioritizing scoring over non-patient-related duties.
• Complete monthly Inter-Scorer Reliability assessments.
• Immediately notify the Medical Director, Physician Assistant, and/or Clinical Manager of adverse patient changes or unusual situations.
• Assist with the training and orientation of new personnel.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to different patient and clinical situations.
• Strong judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Initiative and willingness to continuously learn.
• Strong commitment to quality and reliability.
• Ability to remain alert and vigilant for extended periods in a quiet, non-stimulating environment.
• Ability to analyze information from multiple sources and anticipate patient-care needs.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in Sleep Medicine preferred.

Required Education

• Associate Degree in Polysomnography from an accredited school.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• RPSGT – Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
• BLS Certification from AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross
• New York State Registered Polysomnographic Technician OR New York State Respiratory Therapist License

Preferred Certification & Licensure

• New York State Licensed Respiratory Therapist