Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program. NY HELP No
The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Mental Health, Office of
The job title for the vacancy. Title Project Assistant - Respiratory Therapist/Polysomnographic Technologist, Nathan Kline Psychiatric Institute, P27386
The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.
Salary Grade NS
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $48 to $48 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Per Diem
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination.
Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure.
'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek.
Workweek Other (see below) If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation
This is an overnight shift. The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday
The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 PM
The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end.
To 8 AM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Rockland
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Nathan Kline Psychiatric Institute 140 Old Orangeburg Road
The city where the vacancy is located.
City Orangeburg
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10962
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) research facility and one of the nation's most respected research centers focused on mental health, is recruiting a Respiratory Therapist/Polysomnographic Technologist to join their new established Sleep Clinic where they will perform diagnostic sleep testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient care.
This is an overnight shift: 8:00pm - 8:00am. NKI is a state-operated research facility located on the grounds of Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, New York, approximately 20 miles north of New York City. NKI has earned both a national and international reputation for its landmark contributions in psychiatric research, especially in areas of psychopharmacological treatments for schizophrenia and major mood disorders, dementia research, clinical trials methodology, neuroimaging, therapeutic drug monitoring, and the application of computer technology to mental health services.
Since 1952, interdisciplinary teams of distinguished Research Scientists have applied their expertise to study the causes, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of severe and persistent mental illnesses. NKI also has a strong academic affiliation with the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. As the Respiratory Therapist/Polysomnographic Technologist, you will be responsible for 1. Patient Care: Preparing participants for overnight sleep studies, which may involve informed consent as well as explaining procedures, applying sensors (EEG, EOG, EMG, etc.), and monitoring patient safety throughout the study.
Providing basic assistance during the study (e.g., troubleshooting participant discomfort, use of the restroom, etc). 2. Equipment Usage: Setting up and calibrating Polysomnographic (PSG) equipment and other devices used for sleep and physiological data collection. Conducting quality checks and maintaining lab equipment. 3. Data Collection and Processing: Recording, scoring, and analyzing PSG data. Performing quality control on home monitors, actigraphy, and other secondary data collected. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications: High School Diploma, and Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification or Current NYS Polysomnographic Technologist Authorization or NYS Respiratory Therapist License. Specific experience in Polysomnography preferred. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.
In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. Background checks are required.
This is a temporary position. Salary is $48 per hour. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 845-398-5418 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address [email protected] Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy.
Street Nathan Kine Psychiatric Institute 140 Old Orangeburg Road
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Orangeburg
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10962 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations.
A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Apply tot his job