Polysomnographic Trainee - Bloomington

Carle Health•Bloomington, IL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Launch a rewarding career in the rapidly growing field of sleep medicine! As a Polysomnographic Trainee, you will work hands-on with patients to unlock the secrets of a better night's sleep. Under the direct mentorship of a registered sleep technologist (RPSGT/RST), you will master cutting-edge diagnostic technology, perform life-improving interventions, and provide compassionate support to patients on their journey to better health. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Previous patient-facing medical experience required
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) required within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in-center and out-of-center sleep testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient care.
Documents patient arrival, interactions, and informed consent for testing.
Reviews patient history, medical records, and supporting documentation to ensure medical necessity.
Acquires additional information from patients or providers to verify the appropriateness of testing parameters.
Performs routine Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and patient education.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for all age populations (pediatric, adult, geriatric) seen in the Sleep Lab.
Prepares patients for testing per policy, selecting appropriate equipment according to physician orders.
Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality data; monitors signals to ensure recordings are artifact-free.
Documents routine observations during testing, correlating physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring.
Assists with appropriate interventions, including patient safety and therapeutic sleep interventions.
Demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing, including oximetry, actigraphy, and home sleep apnea testing.
Develops and demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events according to professional guidelines.
Follows "Lights On" procedures to verify data integrity and the completeness of test documentation.
Performs equipment cleaning and disinfection, ensuring compliance with infection and quality control policies.
Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies; maintains organization of the work area.
Develops effective working relationships; communicates professionally with internal and external customers.
Supports and participates in quality and Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives.