Registered Sleep Technologist-Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Grayslake, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Sleep Technologist performs all aspects of overnight polysomnograms, including CPAP and Bi-PAP titrations, and adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The technologist independently prepares patients and performs diagnostic polysomnograms and CPAP/Bi-PAP titrations according to national standards and departmental guidelines. The role includes scoring and processing sleep records, recognizing abnormalities and physiological events, responding appropriately, and working closely with other NTC/SDC staff, including physicians.

This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week at the Grayslake Outpatient Clinic. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., and requires one weekend shift per week. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants. The position involves interaction with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS CPR certification.
• At least 12 months of prior sleep technician experience.
• Knowledge of the International 10-20 system of electrode placement.
• Familiarity with personal computers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or additional training in electroneurodiagnostics or anatomy, or successful completion of certification in an allied health school.
• Prior sleep experience at a facility accredited by the AASM.
• At least 18 months of prior sleep technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete required paperwork before each study, including consent, relevant patient history, and questionnaires; clarify unclear or inappropriate orders and complete billing information after the procedure.
• Prepare monitoring equipment by performing calibrations, selecting filter settings, determining the appropriate monitoring montage, and entering patient information.
• Provide CPAP training using appropriate patient education materials.
• Prepare patients for studies by accurately placing the required recording devices, using the International 10-20 system for EEG electrode placement.
• Record studies by entering appropriate notations and clinical observations into the computer system and technician worksheet.
• Identify abnormalities such as apneas, periodic limb movements, and other sleep disturbances, and seek assistance to adjust recording techniques when needed.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to medical problems and physiological events, particularly cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events, and seizures.
• Recognize technically inadequate signals, troubleshoot them, obtain additional assistance as needed, and document barriers to resolution.
• Keep monitoring equipment clean and organized.
• Participate in departmental in-services and continuing education.
• Promote teamwork through interdepartmental communication and constructive problem resolution.
• Train new Sleep Technicians and serve as student preceptors.
• Score sleep records according to department guidelines.
• Maintain registry status by completing the required continuing education, including 10 CEs or equivalent per year as established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Provide testing information, reassure and relax patients, and prepare them for procedures.
• Assist patients as needed.
• Independently prepare patients for and perform diagnostic polysomnograms and CPAP/Bi-PAP titrations according to applicable standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and procedures for obtaining orders for oxygen administration, and indications for humidification.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events. See the benefits information and eligibility details at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits.

What This Job Offers

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