Registered Polysomnographic Tech

Prime Healthcare • Joliet, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist-Level I performs Sleep Disorder Center procedures in accordance with community and national standards. Duties include analyzing sleep data and generating reports, performing diagnostic polysomnograms, CPAP, bilevel and/or oxygen titration polysomnograms, and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests. The role also assists the Sleep Center manager or director with daily operations, such as scheduling and answering phones, and may provide staff education and training as needed. The technologist safely manages the care environment, provides quality service, and delivers physical and supportive care as well as sleep-related health education to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

This is a part-time, night-shift position at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. A sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• National registration in polysomnography with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), or licensure as an RCP.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree required; if neither is held, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited polysomnography program or respiratory therapy program.
• One year of technical experience working in a sleep lab or center.
• Experience scoring sleep studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sleep Disorder Center procedures, including sleep data analysis and report generation.
• Perform diagnostic polysomnograms, CPAP, bilevel and/or oxygen titration polysomnograms, and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests.
• Assist the Sleep Center manager or director with daily operations, including scheduling and answering phones, and perform other duties as directed.
• Provide staff education and training as needed.
• Safely manage the environment of care while providing quality services.
• Provide physical and supportive care and sleep-related health education to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree