Polysomnagram Technician

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity for a Polysomnagram Technician to support the Sleep Center. This role involves setting up patients for sleep studies, calibrating and maintaining diagnostic equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring procedures are performed in accordance with department protocols. The technician monitors patient safety and comfort throughout the study and reports directly to a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or the Clinical Medical Director. This position may also include supervising and mentoring trainees as part of the department's commitment to ongoing education and support.

Applies electrodes and other measure devices and operates equipment in an appropriate manner to obtain high quality polysomnagram.
• Assures maximum comfort for the patient and provides education necessary to ensure patient's acceptance of the procedure. Provides patient education on therapy and arrange for home care as required.
• Scores polysomnogram/MSLT accurately.
• Provides appropriate documentation for physician interpretation. Maintains records, reports, logbooks as required.
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment.
• Provides routine cleaning of equipment as needed.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of patient supplies.
• Ensures cleanliness, appearance and safety of physical plant and reports issues to the appropriate department as well as supervisor.
• Maintains department medical records.
• Proficiently uses computer system.
• Completes and submits billing and financial information on a daily basis.
• Able to trouble-shoot equipment as needed to perform study.
• Titration oxygen and non-invasive pressure support as required by Medical Director guidelines.
• Reviews history, physical information, medication, procedure requested, and study protocol.
• Assists with scoring sleepwake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
• Assists in generating accurate reports with record scoring.

• Graduate of an approved respiratory school preferred or successful completion of polysomnagram program 1 year or longer in an accredited program or minimum 6 months experience as a polysomnagram trainee with documented required competencies.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• NJ Respiratory License required.
• NBRC credentialed preferred.
• Current CPR, ACLS, PALS certifications preferred.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
• Strong customer service skills.

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $33.00 - $52.80 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.