Sleep Technician

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! 

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. 

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

Position title: Sleep Study Technician

Job summary: The Sleep Study Technician is responsible for conducting sleep studies (polysomnography) and providing care to patients who are undergoing diagnostic evaluations for sleep disorders in an outpatient setting. The technician will work under the supervision of a physician or sleep specialist to ensure proper monitoring, testing, and documentation during sleep studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Polysomnography Tests: Perform overnight or daytime sleep studies, including setting up and monitoring patients during tests such as polysomnography, CPAP titration, home sleep testing, etc.

• Patient Preparation and Education: Prepare patients for sleep studies, explaining procedures, ensuring comfort, and answering questions. Provide guidance on the expectations and what patients can anticipate during the study.

• Monitoring Equipment: Set up and monitor equipment, including EEGs, EMGs, EOGs, ECGs, respiratory sensors, and other monitoring tools to ensure accurate data collection during the sleep study.

• Data Collection and Reporting: Document and record sleep data, noting events such as apnea, hypopnea, oxygen desaturation, and limb movements. Generate reports for review by physicians.

• Follow-Up: Provide post-study support and communication to ensure patients are informed about results, treatment options, and any follow-up actions.

• Patient Comfort and Safety: Ensure patient safety during the study, addressing any concerns or discomfort. Troubleshoot equipment or technical issues as they arise.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, sleep specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper patient care and continuity of care post-study.

• Record Keeping: Maintain patient records in accordance with healthcare regulations and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).

• Completion of a Polysomnography Technician Program (preferred).

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification or equivalent is highly preferred.

• CPR/BLS certification.

• Experience in sleep scoring 

$21.00-$35.00 an hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.