What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Technologist - Crystal Run Healthcare position at UnitedHealth Group?
Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Crystal Run Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Registered Polysomnograph Technologist (Sleep Technologist) to join our team. This position performs overnight In-lab testing operations with a focus on compliance, quality patient care, program productivity and patient satisfaction. Three 12 hour overnight shifts / week - alternating weekends.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participates in training, staff meetings and clinical education for In-lab compliance and professional certifications
- Participates and complies in performance improvement procedures, addressing patient issues that may arise from patient satisfaction surveys or patient focus groups
- Participates and complies with daily In-lab operations
- Proficient with In-lab testing, In-lab patient set-up, CPAP initiation, titration, and adaptive ventilation
- Proficient with HST distribution, data management and trouble shooting
- Participates and complies with accrediting organizations, payer requirements and ProHealth policy and procedures
- Maintains regular communication with the Sleep Practice Manager to share information re: program operations, equipment function, and patient satisfaction
- Contributes and participates with marketing initiatives that will support the growth of the program
- Performs overnight studies
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- NYS license is required in the state of NY to perform as a polysomnographic technologist
- Registered Polysomnograph Technologist Certificate
- CPR Certified
Preferred Qualifications:
- AED Certified
- Experience with Respironics Sleep Diagnostics Software
- Experience with the Pediatric Population
New York Residents Only: The hourly range for New York residents is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group, is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Salary : $23 - $45
