Project assistant psychiatric

NY HELP No

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Project Assistant, Nathan Kline Psychiatric Institute, P27090

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $48 to $48 Hourly

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Nathan Kline Psychiatric Institute

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

State NY

Zip Code 10962

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 DiplomaANDRegistered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification. ORCurrent 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:- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth- NYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 845-398-5418

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Nathan Kine Psychiatric Institute

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

State NY

Zip Code 10962

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. 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.