Respiratory Therapist / Sleep Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Dent Neurologic Institute is committed to excellence in all we do.  Our culture is built on 4 key pillars: respect, quality, productivity, and well-being.  By remaining dedicated to these values and the overall mission, we are dedicated to making a difference for both patients and colleagues.   When you join the Dent team, you can take advantage of a variety of benefits:

• Work-Life Balance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Legal Plans
• Wellness Program
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 
• Free Onsite Parking at All Locations

Schedule:

• Full-time (40 hours/week) and/or Part-time (20 hours/week)
• Overnight shift, 10 hours/shift

Location: Dent Tower, Amherst, NY

Requirements: 

• Active New York State Licensed as Polysomnographic Technologist (PSGT) or Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

In treating sleep disorders, Techs may:

• apply electrodes, devices and apparatus necessary to monitor and evaluate sleep disturbances;
• implement physiologic non-invasive monitoring applicable to polysomnography, including monitoring the therapeutic and diagnostic use on non-ventilated patients of oxygen, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP);
• implement cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of a patient's airway (which does not include endotracheal intubation);
• transcribe and implement physician orders pertaining to the practice of polysomnographic technology; and
• implement non-invasive treatment changes and testing techniques, applicable to polysomnography, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.

Techs also help patients and their families by providing consumer education about:

• procedures and treatments used during polysomnographic technology; and
• equipment or procedures used for the treatment of sleep disorders.

Compensation:

• Most candidates will start within the first quartile of the pay range
• Rates are commensurate with experience

EEO Statement 

Dent Neurologic Institute offers an inclusive work environment built on kindness and respect for all.  Dent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws as the basis for an employment decision.  All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.