Sleep - Polysomnograph - Technologist - Optum

Requisition Number: 2353745
$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates
Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Sleep - Polysomnograph - Technologist to join our team in Syosset, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2 shifts 6am-6pm, weekend shift 2 times per month
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
• Overnight sleep studies with occasional daytime sleep 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:

• Licensed Sleep Technician
• CPR Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Respironics Sleep Diagnostics Software
• Experience with the Pediatric Population
• AED Certified

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.