Polysomnographer Tech - Canton Potsdam Hospital
Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Richville
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to
getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards
foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal
growth. We care for your career while caring for the community .
SUMMARY Within the scope of practice as a Registered
Polysomnographer, and in accordance with federal and state laws and
regulations and accreditation requirements, the registered
polysomnographer provides sleep disorders assessment, care planning
and direct delivery of treatment utilizing professional AASM care
processes in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and
standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and
protocols. Adhere to the professional standards of the National
Board for Respiratory Care, the New York State Education Department
and Canton Potsdam Hospital. Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and
caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's
certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional
healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls,
you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine,
acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's
just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of
health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer
outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton,
Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY. STATUS : Full-time
LOCATION : Canton-Potsdam Hospital DEPARTMENT : Respiratory
SCHEDULE : 12hr shifts, 7pm-7am ATTRIBUTES Required - NYS Licensure
as an Authorized Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory
Therapist with Registry by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists. Preferred: NYS Licensure as an Authorized
Polysomnographic Technologist with Registry by the Board of
Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and a Graduate of an
accredited bachelors degree or associate degree program in
Respiratory Care or Polysomnography. RESPONSIBILITIES Perform and
document sleep study scoring according to American Academy of Sleep
Medicine standards of practice. The ability to initiate and perform
all polysomnographic recordings. Ability to perform a comprehensive
patient assessment, identify patient needs and administer
indicated/ ordered therapy in accordance with department policies
and AASM standards of practice. Identifies and responds to patient
conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes Maintain quality
records and suggest improvement opportunities. Identify and respond
to opportunities for education to patient, family, staff, and other
health care providers. Perform discharge planning and documentation
to provide discharge instructions and maintain post-discharge
continuity of care. Assist Respiratory director and Sleep Lab
assistant to ensure continuity of care for patients. UNION:
1199-721 - LPN & Technical (CPH) Note: Not all per diem roles are
union eligible EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move
objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For
disease specific care programs refer to the program specific
requirements of the department for further specifications on
experience and educational expectations, including continuing
education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a
prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will
be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $35.42 - $52.55 The
listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current
potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be
modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.
Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant
qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and
contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee
and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for
accommodations.
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