Polysomnographic Technologist, Sleep Lab, Per Diem, Night

Position Summary

The Polysomnographic Tech performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing, therapeutic interventions, scoring, and analysis in accordance with AASM standards. This position supports adult and pediatric sleep services.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of an AASM accredited Sleep Technologist Training Program with RPSGT, RRT-SDS, CRT-SDS, or CPSGT certification required. Current and valid NJ state license required.

Current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 18 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies required.

1 – 2 years of independent sleep lab experience, experience with adult and pediatric populations, and advanced knowledge of polysomnographic scoring strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining composure and productivity
• Skilled at adapting to high-pressure, fast-paced, and evolving work environments, particularly in response to changing patient needs
• Effective collaborator with patients, families, colleagues, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Proven time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and respond promptly in emergency situations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support effective problem-solving and decision-making

Job Location

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $33.99 - $42.49 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.