Job Description

The Research Sleep Lab Associate performs all types of sleep disorder testing, including setup and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms for research purposes. The Research Sleep Lab Associate may function as a nighttime lead tech, training technicians and ensuring proper functioning of the lab at night. In addition, this individual documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedures and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of nocturnal polysomnograms. Demonstrates working knowledge of polysomnography, basics of sleep medicine and recognizes cardiac arrhythmia. This individual may be tasked with specific research protocols that include advanced setup of polysomnography as well as real-time monitoring and interventions. Candidate is also responsible for neuropsychological testing including assessment of spatial navigational memory, sustained attention, emotional memory, cognitive assessment. The Research Sleep Lab Associate will also be charged with developing research protocols that allow testing the effects of sleep disruption. Research Sleep Lab Associate will take lead in preparation of manuscripts and report results of research protocols at scientific meetings in form of oral presentations.

Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information

• Reviews history, physical information, medications, procedure request, and study protocol.
• Communicates wi.th the Medical Director as necessary.
• Checks voice mail upon arrival to the lab.
• Completes and verifies documentation.
• Assists in explaining the procedure and orienting the patient to the sleep center and obtains informed consent for subjects in research studies.

Testing Preparation Procedures

• Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards and protocols (clinical and research).
• Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments, if necessary

Polysomnographic Procedures

• Follows procedural protocols for diagnostic polysomnography (NPSG) Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), PAP and oxygen titration, etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Follows lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
• Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
• Follows lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Recognizes sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
• Recognizes clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) as per professionally accepted guidelines.
• Training new polysomnographic technicians and performs staff education.
• Assures implementation of standards of practice for overnight sleep studies.
• Reports status of supplies and equipment maintenance to daytime supervisor.
• Reports concerns issues regarding night time staff/lab operations to management.

Service Management and Professional Issues

• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues, and Rules of Ethics and Conduct Guidelines. Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. Maintains current CPR /BCLS certification
• Obtains and maintains CITI certification.
• Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrates appropriate social skills.
• Demonstrates ability to follow direction
• Responds to study participants procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information
• Service Management and Professional Issues
• Performs neuropsychological testing including but not limited to spatial navigational memory test, MOCA, MMSE, emotional memory tests.
• Performs manipulation of sleep in real time using advanced procedures for sleep apnea and/or healthy subjects.

• Associates degree in fields related to respiratory theory preferred or equivalent combination of education or experience
• 2 years minimum experience conducting, monitoring, and scoring in-lab and at-home polysomnography
• Proficiency in sleep/wake scoring
• Technical Competency
• Certification or eligibility for certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $30.6313 - $45.9472 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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