Sleep Technologist - Nights

Endeavor Health•Skokie, IL

4d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Endeavor Health is hiring a full-time Sleep (Polysomnography) Technologist in Skokie, Illinois. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with listed hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the night shift. Travel is required, including floating to other locations. The technologist performs sleep studies and related testing, including polysomnograms, CPAP titrations, and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs). The position includes scoring at least one study during the night shift in accordance with AASM guidelines and sleep center protocols, maintaining thorough recordings and documentation, educating patients, troubleshooting equipment with assistance from a Tech II, and participating in record reviews and continuing education. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. It has more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals. The organization emphasizes career development, professional potential, connection and belonging, safe and personal care, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of the American Sleep Technologists Education Program (ASTEP).
Zero to one year of experience as a polysomnographic technologist in a teaching hospital.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited neurophysiology program is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform polysomnograms.
Perform CPAP titrations according to department guidelines, adjusting levels appropriately.
Perform Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs).
Score at least one study during the night shift using AASM guidelines and sleep center protocols.
Thoroughly annotate recordings, including movements, control changes, activations, unusual events, and other changes.
Allocate a file number to each recording, record the patient’s name in the log book, and transfer data to the network.
Complete necessary forms, including patient history, technologist report, billing, and patient consent forms.
Troubleshoot equipment problems with assistance from a Tech II.
Educate patients about polysomnography, CPAP titration, and MSLT.
Attend record review sessions with polysomnographers and other technologists.
Study for RPSGT registration.
Attend seminars and independently pursue work-related educational programs.
Keep current with technology updates.
Float to other locations as required.