Sleep Technologist - Nights

Endeavor Health•Skokie, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sleep (Polysomnography) Technologist performs sleep studies and related procedures, including polysomnograms, CPAP titrations, and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs). The technologist scores at least one study during the night shift according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines and sleep center protocols, and thoroughly annotates recordings, including movements, control changes, activations, unusual events, and other changes. The role includes assigning file numbers to recordings, logging patient names, transferring data to the network, and completing required patient history, technologist report, billing, and consent forms. The technologist troubleshoots equipment issues with assistance from a Tech II, educates patients about polysomnography, CPAP titration, and MSLTs, and attends record-review sessions with polysomnographers and other technologists. The technologist is also expected to study for RPSGT registration, attend seminars, pursue work-related education, and stay current with technology updates. This is a full-time position for 36 hours per week, located in Skokie, Illinois, with an 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. schedule identified as a night shift. Travel is required for floating to other locations.

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.
Required travel to other locations.

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, noting movements, control changes, activations, unusual events, and other changes.
Assign file numbers to recordings, enter patient names in the log book, and transfer data to the network.
Complete 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 MSLTs.
Attend record-review sessions with polysomnographers and other technologists.
Study for RPSGT registration, attend seminars, pursue work-related educational programs, and keep current with technology updates.
Float to other locations as required.