Clinical Polysomnographic Technician
Clinical Polysomnographic Technician at United Health Services — Binghamton, New York, US
- Company: United Health Services
- Location: Binghamton, New York, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Sign‐On Incentives:
Up to a $15,000 sign‐on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more. Job Responsibilities
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Review patient medical records to confirm and interpret sleep study orders, ensuring alignment with clinical indications and appropriate study protocols
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Explain the sleep study process, including setup and monitoring procedures, to patients and caregivers; answer questions to promote comfort and cooperation
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Prepare and apply electrodes, sensors, and other monitoring equipment following AASM guidelines and organizational protocols
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Initiate and perform overnight polysomnographic recordings, including diagnostic, titration, and split‐night studies, in compliance with policy and AASM standards
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Continuously observe and analyze sleep stages, breathing patterns, cardiac activity, limb movements, and other physiological data; intervene as needed
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Administer CPAP, BiPAP, or other respiratory therapies during titration or split‐night studies according to physician orders and patient response
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Document observations, interventions, and patient behaviors during the study in real time; ensure all data is recorded accurately
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Wake the patient upon study completion, remove all sensors and electrodes, and assist with post‐study hygiene and comfort as needed
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Score collected data using AASM scoring manual guidelines, prioritizing accuracy and timeliness
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Participate in monthly inter‐scorer reliability activities to ensure consistency and accuracy in scoring
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Notify the Medical Director, Clinical Manager, or Physician Assistant of any significant or adverse changes in the patient's condition during the study
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Assist in the orientation and training of new technicians by demonstrating procedures and sharing knowledge
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required:
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Associates Degree or Certification from an Accredited School in Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy.
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NY State License: Registered Polysomnographic Technician OR Respiratory Therapist
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Receive CPR within one (1) week of start date.
Preferred:
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Previous experience in Sleep Medicine.
Work Environment
• Work is performed in an office environment that requires working in proximity to other employees and patients.
• The office is air conditioned as well as heated.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants is possible.
• Be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Work in a dark environment/low light.
• Occasionally work alone.
Age of Patients Served
• School Age: 6 to 12 Years
• Adolescent: 13 to 17 Years
• Early Adulthood: 18 to 45 Years
• Middle Adult: 46 to 59 Years
• Late Adult: 60 to 79 Years
• Elderly: 80+ Years
HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information
• Clinical ‐ Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) ‐ Level 3.