Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Tech) - Part-Time

Overview

Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Tech) – Lombard – Sleep Lab Position Highlights: Part-Time, 20 hours per week Hours: 10-hour overnight shifts; approximately 7:30PM to 6:00AM, Every Sunday needed Week 1 - Sunday/Monday/Saturday; Week 2 - Sunday - hours can be discussed Location: Lombard - 1801 S. Highland Avenue Travel: Lockport as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance. Access to a mental health benefit at no cost. Employer provided life and disability insurance. $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. Immediate 401(k) match. 40 hours paid volunteer time off. A culture committed to community engagement and social impact. Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Sleep Center Supervisor and clinical direction of the pulmonary physicians who are diplomats of the ABSM. The technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes polysomnography, diagnostic, therapeutic services, and education. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of professional and courteous patient care. Has the ability to complete administrative tasks as well as technical duties. Will know established policies and procedures and be willing and able to assist in development and/ or modification. Gather & review patient information
• histories, medications, procedure request and study protocol Explain procedures and orient patient to sleep lab Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values Perform polysomnographic data acquisition Document routine observations Implement appropriate interventions Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages and clinical events Generate accurate reports Comply with applicable laws, regulations & guidelines Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluations All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Successful completion of an accredited polysomnographic program leading to an associate’s degree with emphasis on polysomnography Successful completion of an accredited polysomnographic program with emphasis on polysomnography or completion of ASTEP Program Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists required OR Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) upon hire with RPSGT obtained within 6 months of hire BLS certification required A minimum of 3 years experience as a Polysomnographic Technician preferred. The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $22.00-33.35, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.