Sleep Tech II - 3x12 Nights
About The Position
A Polysomnographic Technologist II has passed examination and obtained an RPSGT credential by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and/or R. EEG T., credential by ABRET The Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation. Performs all duties of Sleep Technologist I. This position performs comprehensive sleep testing analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., and/or PH.D) or designee. Has the ability to complete administrative tasks as well as technical duties. Participates as educator and preceptor for new Polysomnographic technologist as well as trainees. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to a Polysomnographic Technologist I.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) credential and/or R. EEG T (Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist)., by ABRET The Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation required.
- Current CPR or BLS certification required.
- Demonstrated effective written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to move machines and patients weighing in excess of 25 pounds.
- Ability to comply with BRPT standards of Conduct.
Nice To Haves
- CCSH (Certification in Clinical Sleep Health) by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) preferred.
- Two years of college or equivalents preferred, or 3-5 years of experience performing polysomnography is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Scores sleep/wake stages and scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
- Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data
- Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and applies policy.
- Maintain continuing education requirements for credential by reviewing literature and attending continuing education meeting and seminars.
- Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory.
- Participate in the quality assurance program.
- Respond to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquires by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center protocols.
- Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment. Selects amplifier settings, obtains quality data, and analyzes data during recordings.
- Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
- Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
- Orients new Polysomnographic Technologists and participates as educator for internal Lurie Sleep Training program.
- Performs other job functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
