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Guthrie Polysomnographic Tech/Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Lab - Full Time in Vestal, New York
This position is eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus and up to $20,000 in student loan repayment!
Position Summary: Conducts nocturnal and diurnal sleep studies to include monitoring of EEG, EOG, EKG, and EMG, nasal/oral ventilation, chest excursion and pulse oximetry. Performs special procedures as needed including CPAP and BiPAP titrations. Assists in scoring sleep studies interpreting polygraphic recordings. Tests are performed on children, adults, and geriatric patients.
Education, License & Cert: High School Grad or Equivalent is required. Graduate from Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Reg. Respiratory Therapist and Licensed Respiratory Therapist required. Experience: One‐year experience as respiratory therapist preferred. One‐year experience as a polysomnographic technician preferred. Exposure and understanding of basic computer skills.
Essential Functions: 1. Scores sleep stages, arousals, PLMS, respiratory events and other physiological data to established standards. 2. Knowledge in PC operations related to, but not limited to, the operation of equipment, attaching interfaces, acquisition, storage and retrieval of data. 3. Reviews current literature for sleep disorders and keeps current on new techniques and advanced in the field. 4. Applies EEG electrodes utilizing the standard 10‐20 system. 5. Produces artifact‐free polysomnographic data to standard criteria. 6. Monitors patient response to CPAP while establishing optimum pressures necessary to maintain an airway. 7. Determines the proper mask size and headgear to insure proper fit and comfort. 8. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn how to operate and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment.
Other Duties: 1. Keeps current of equipment repairs, cleanliness, condition, and needed supplies. 2. Files records, completes and forwards appropriate billing in formation. Able to communicate well with patients. 3. Educating patients about CPAP machines and how to use them.
The pay range for this position is $31.96 - $50.62/hr
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.