Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location : Poughkeepsie, New York

Pay : $38 to $48 dollars per hour

Shift : Full Time Night

Schedule : Full-time, 34 nights per week, 8 : 00 PM6 : 00 AM.

Requirement : Must have a New York License

Job Description and Position Overview :

We are urgently seeking an experienced Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time night shift position at our sleeping Lab Centers. This role involves providing sleep services 34 nights per week (8 : 00 PM6 : 00 AM) to facilitate diagnostic testing and patient care.

Competitive hourly rates, based on experience Benefits : Competitive benefits package available

Responsibilities

Testing and Data Collection : Facilitate polysomnographic tests and collect accurate data.

Equipment Preparation : Prepare and calibrate equipment, apply electrodes, sensors, and airway pressure masks per established protocols.

Monitoring and Recording : Record patient activities, monitor study quality, and document clinical events (e.g., respiratory and cardiac episodes).

Data Analysis : Score clinical events and tabulate data for physician review.

Compliance : Adhere to safety regulations and laboratory protocols.

Job Requirements

Education : High school diploma or higher required; completion of an accredited Polysomnography program preferred.

Certification / Licenses :

o Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred.

o Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Experience : Prior experience as an RPSGT in a sleep lab setting.

Physical Demands :

o Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear; use hands to operate equipment.

o Close, distance, and peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus.

o Lift and / or move up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.

Other : Vaccination and immunization records or titers may be required; up to 10% travel may be required; must meet federal employment eligibility requirements (E-Verify participation).