Sleep Technician- Nights

Mercyhealth•Crystal Lake, IL

About The Position

Performs patient education, comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions. The role includes gathering and analyzing patient information; preparing, calibrating, and using testing equipment; conducting sleep studies and related procedures; scoring sleep records; generating reports; and performing clerical duties to support department efficiency and patient service. The technician provides age-specific care and follows AASM and Center protocols for testing, interventions, equipment cleaning, and maintenance. The position works three 12-hour night shifts. Duties are performed under the general supervision of a Sleep Technician 3, the medical director, or designee. The technician may oversee and assist in training Sleep Technician 1.

Requirements

Successful completion of a polysomnography program of at least one year associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility, or equivalent experience and documented proficiency in all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.
Technologists and technicians conducting sleep testing who are not registered by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC must have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules.
Current CPR certification.
Hold a CPSGT credential or equivalent, or certification as an RPSGT by the BRPT, an RST by the ABSM, or an RRT-SDS by the NBRC.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication, motivation, planning and organization, professionalism, safety, adaptability, and initiative skills.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze patient information, including reviewing history, physical information, medications, procedure requests, and study protocols.
Complete and verify documentation.
Prepare and calibrate testing equipment, ensure it is functioning properly, and make adjustments as needed.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards and the 10/20 system.
Perform physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments as necessary.
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
Conduct polysomnographic and other testing procedures according to AASM and Center protocols, including MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, routine polysomnography, PAP and oxygen titration, dental appliance titration, pediatric polysomnography, and titrations.
Assist with appropriate interventions under AASM and Center protocols, including patient-safety actions and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure and oxygen administration.
Perform Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) according to AASM and Center protocols.
Clean and maintain equipment and supplies according to Center protocols.
Provide age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events, including respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, and arousals, using AASM guidelines and Center-specific protocols.
Generate accurate reports and correct them as necessary.
Perform telephone and scheduling activities as needed to support department efficiency and patient service.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May oversee and assist in training Sleep Technician 1.