Polysomnographer / Sleep Technologist
Livingston, New Jersey
Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech

Location

• Livingston, New Jersey

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Shift hours: 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Must be available for 2 out of 3 holidays

Required Experience

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics or related specialty

Required Certifications and Licenses

• NJ Sleep License required (candidates nearing completion of licensing process may be considered; process takes 6-8 weeks)
• RPSGT or RST certification required
• If RRT, SDS certification preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Clinical Skills and Procedures

• Experience with polysomnography studies, titration, BiLevel, and SPLIT studies
• Familiarity with Natus software for data collection
• Charting experience with Epic system
• Typical caseload: 2 patients per shift

Additional Requirements

• Scrub color: Grey
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)
• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation with application

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and driver's license required within 48 hours of signing
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
• Employment verification covering 7 years of work history, with at least 1 year verified for New Jersey candidates
• Two professional references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Completion of facility-specific floating policy for every new assignment

Health and Safety Requirements

• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start; must be updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes; additional clearance if history of positive TB
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Compliance with latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable
• Fit test questionnaire must be submitted within 48 hours of confirmation
• Color vision testing required if job tasks involve color discrimination

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of signing
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation policy
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgement required prior to start
• Proof of OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training required
• Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, and others are not required for this role

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Polysomnographer license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of Polysomnographer experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification