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Polysomnographic Technician I

OSF HealthCare

#Medical Director #Hourly Position #RST #RPSGT #CPR BLS #ABSM #Polysomnographic Technician #Sleep Laboratory #Sleep Disorder Testing

Quick overview

The Polysomnographic Technologist performs comprehensive sleep testing and analysis, working with medical leadership and staff to ensure optimal efficiency in sleep disorder testing and scoring. This role also involves providing supervision to a Polysomnographic Trainee.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with meeting one of several educational/experience criteria, such as an associate’s degree in an allied health field or six months as a sleep trainee. Candidates must obtain a major certification like RPSGT, SDS, or RST within 24 months of hire, in addition to holding a current CPR certification.

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Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $27.26 - $32.06/hour.
Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
This is an Hourly position.

Overview

Position Summary

The Polysomnographic Technologist works collectively with the Medical Director, Leadership, staff and patients to achieve optimal efficiency and success in sleep disorder testing and scoring. Performs comprehensive sleep testing / analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Leader, Medical Director, or designee. Provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet
ONE of the following requirements: Successful completion of an accredited educational program with an associate’s degree in an allied health field. Completion of six months experience as a sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies. Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent. 6 months clinical experience working as an EEG Tech.
Other
Licenses/Certifications: Must obtain ONE of the following within 24 months of hire. Certification extensions may be granted up to an extra 12 months if approved by leadership and there is a business need to do so. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist – (RPSGT), Registry in sleep technology through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Sleep Disorders Specialty – SDS Registered Sleep Technologist – RST registered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) CPR-American Heart
Association (BLS for
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Proivders)
Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: An associate’s degree in an allied healthcare field (respiratory care or neuro-diagnostics). Other skills/knowledge: Analytical skills necessary to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative statistical data and conduct diagnostic procedures. Interpersonal skills necessary to explain procedures to patient to alleviate their apprehensions and gain their cooperation OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.