Sleep Tech-Polysomnographic Tech-Nights

Hospital Sisters Health System • Saint Joseph, IL

17h • $27 - $40

About The Position

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking a Polysomnographic Tech to perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing, scoring, analysis and associated interventions under the general oversight of the department's assigned leader and/or the medical director. The ideal candidate will adhere to AASM guidelines and to departmental policies and procedures when performing job duties. Position Specifics:
Department: ER
Core Function: Respiratory & Sleep Lab
Schedule: Full time, 36 hours/week, Nights
Facility: St. Joseph's Hospital
Compensation that aligns with your experience

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in Polysomnography is preferred; OR successful completion of a Polysomnography program associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited facility is preferred.
• In lieu of above-mentioned education, applicant must have successfully completed A-Steps program OR be enrolled in approved A-Steps program within 6 weeks of hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required
• A-Step program completion required within 1 year of hire for non-RPSGT/RST credentialed applicants.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sleep lab setting or 1-2 years of equivalent healthcare experience is preferred
• Experience using EPIC or other healthcare-based data system is preferred.
• Completion of Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) and/or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) board exams is preferred within 2 years of hire date.
• Meeting the eligibility requirements for certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) as a RST/RPSGT or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing, scoring, analysis and associated interventions
• adhere to AASM guidelines and to departmental policies and procedures when performing job duties

Benefits

• HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.
• Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees