Sleep Technician I-II - Sleep Lab

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

2d•$21 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Sleep Lab is seeking a full-time Sleep Technician I or Sleep Technician II at the University clinic in Champaign between the hours of Monday-Wednesday 7:00pm-7:00am. Duties include working under medical supervision and performing functions pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including patient assessment, operation of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, patient education, and communication with health care professionals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Current BLS/CPR card (must have, or must earn within 3 months of hire)
Sleep Tech I: 6 months clinical sleep testing or direct patient care (in lieu of education)
Sleep Tech II: Registered Sleep Technician (RPSGT)
Sleep Tech II: Current BLS/CPR card (must have, or must earn within 3 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

Related registry or certification (CPSGT, REEG, RT, LPN, EKG, CNA)
Completion of a sleep technology or polysomnography education program accredited by CAAHEP
Be enrolled in or have completed the AASM online ASTEP modules (must be completed within 1 year of hire if enrolled)
RPSGT must be earned within 1 year of hire if ASTEP or education requirement is met upon hire, or within 2 years if no certification/ASTEP upon hire) (Sleep Tech I)
12 months’ clinical experience in polysomnography (Sleep Tech II)
Proficient at sleep study scoring (Sleep Tech II)

Responsibilities

Diligently monitor ongoing tests and react appropriately to test data (e.g. identify and address EKG arrhythmias, recognize respiratory events and respond per protocol, etc.).
Gather and analyze clinical information in order to assess and appropriately address patient-specific needs.
Prepare patients for testing, including appropriate attachment of sensors for optimal signals.
Prepare and calibrate equipment for testing and make adjustments as necessary to maintain high-quality recording.
Collect high-quality polysomnographic recordings, following sleep laboratory protocols for each procedure.
Score polysomnograms according to current professional standards (Sleep Tech II only).
Recognize equipment problems. Report them appropriately and take action to resolve them immediately if possible.
Communicate appropriately with co-workers, supervisors, providers, nurses, other healthcare workers, patients, and families of patients.
Document appropriate patient care information in department records and electronic medical records.
Maintain knowledge and skill level through independent study, as well as attendance at in-services and meetings.
Participate in quality assurance activities such as scoring reliability exercises (Sleep Tech II only).
Assess and organize patients and workloads.
Clean and maintain equipment/supplies.
Follow department policies and procedures.
Conserve resources and submit timely requests for re-supply/supply orders.
Participate in the continuous improvement of documents, workflows, and processes by submitting and/or implementing department-specific ideas.
Supervise trainees and/or volunteers, if assigned to do so.
Perform related work as required.