Part-Time Overnight Sleep Research Technologist - Psychiatry
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, in Hershey, PA is seeking a part time overnight sleep technician.
Responsibilities include:
- Accountable for all overnight sleep research recordings; monitor and track research studies to ensure quality control.
- Perform PSGs and DXA Scans and participate in the collection of Actigraphy, Holter EKG Monitor and other research participant data.
- Maintain supplies for sleep laboratory as well as recording equipment to ensure it is in working order at all times for research studies.
- Collect and analyze biological samples (saliva, urine, blood) and knowledge of phlebotomy desired but not required. Training is available if needed.
- Participate in aspects of sleep data management for assigned projects including: update and maintain databases; resolve problem data issues; track data collection forms, and other project materials; perform verification procedures.
- Collaborate with project coordinators, statisticians, clinical investigators, clinical personnel, and other data management personnel to plan and implement sleep data management tasks for research projects.
Work Hours: Part time, PRN hours, working 3rd shift, including weekends, 8:30 pm-8:30 am
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) strongly preferred. Will consider sleep studies training in candidates with suitable experience.
Work Related Experience: 1 year related work experience required; 5 years preferred
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
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Hershey, PA