Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleProject Assistant, Nathan Kline Psychiatric Institute, P27090
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $48 to $48 Hourly
Duties Description Reporting directly to the Director assigned to the Sleep Study (Research Scientist 6), this Project Assistant will be assigned to a newly established Sleep Clinic where they will perform diagnostic sleep testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient care in accordance with established protocols.
Duties to include:
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 Q/C on home monitors, actigraphy and other secondary data collected.
4. Medical or Research Tasks:
Tasks are primarily research-focused but involve a medical component, as the studies include monitoring for obstructive sleep apnea and other conditions during sleep
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 All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,000.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@nki.rfmh.org
Address
Street Nathan Kine Psychiatric Institute
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Notes on ApplyingIndicate 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.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
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.