Job Description

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Position title: Sleep Study Technician

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.