Polysomnographic Technician I

OSF HealthCare • Sycamore, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Must obtain ONE of the following within 24 months of hire: 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 Health Care Proivders)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s degree in an allied healthcare field (respiratory care or neuro-diagnostics).
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED