UW Health·Rockford, Illinois
The Polysomnographer Trainee will perform sleep studies and monitor patients during night shifts at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital. The role involves working 12-hour shifts to ensure high-quality patient care and data collection.
90% FTE, full-time. Night shift, 3 12-hour shifts; 1800 - 0600; 1 weekend a month; no holidays.
You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.
Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay
PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance Annual wellness reimbursement Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice
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Job Description: UW Northern Illinois benefits
Candidates must have completed a Polysomnographic training program and provide a high school diploma or equivalent. A Basic Life Support/CPR certification is also required for this position.
Market context
In Illinois, Polysomnographer Trainee openings often reflect steady demand from sleep labs and hospital-based diagnostic services that need support for overnight testing and patient monitoring. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for completed polysomnographic training, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current Basic Life Support/CPR certification. Before applying, confirm your certification dates and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting.