Travel Polysomnographer - $2,368 per week

Integrated Healthcare 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

Clinical Polysomnographic Technician

Job Summary
Performs and is knowledgeable/efficient in polysomnographic diagnostic testing. Must have the ability to integrate a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology with sleep/wake pathology. Excellent communication skills are required for ensuring patient education, safety, and comfort as well as for discussing patient and clinical situations with physicians. Attention to detail is critical since the quality of data from the polysomnogram is solely the responsibility of the technologist. The individual must be able to maintain vigilance in a non-stimulating environment. Must be able to assimilate data from several sources and anticipate initiation of care, in accordance with protocols to prevent harm to the patient. Must know when to consult the physician regarding the patient’s care. Must react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and must understand and abide by patient confidentiality guidelines.

Required Qualifications
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Communication (verbal & written)
• Continuous Learning
• Initiative
• Judgment/Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Quality
• Reliability

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience in Sleep Medicine

Required Education
• Associate's degree from an Accredited School in Polysomnography

Required Certifications & Licensure
• BLS from AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross
• RPSGT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
• New York state Registered Polysomnographic Technician OR Respiratory Therapist license

Preferred Certifications & Licensure
• NYS licensed Respiratory Therapist

RightSourcing IHS Job ID #37451654. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Polysomnographer