Sleep Technologist - Evening + Night shift

Nevada System of Higher Education•Skokie, IL

10d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Sleep Technologist will perform polysomnograms, CPAP titrations, and MSLTs. This role involves scoring studies according to AASM guidelines, annotating recordings, managing patient data, and educating patients on procedures. The technologist will also troubleshoot equipment, attend record review sessions, and pursue professional development to stay current with technology and prepare for registration exams.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Completion of the American Sleep Technologists Education Program (ASTEP).
Zero to one (0-1) year of experience as a polysomnographic technologist in a teaching hospital.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an Accredited Neurophysiology program is desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs polysomnograms.
Following departments guidelines performs CPAP titration adjusting levels appropriately .
Performs MSLTs (Multiple Sleep Latency Testing).
Scores at least one study during the night shift by applying AASM guidelines and Sleep center protocols
Annotates recordings thoroughly. Marks all movements, changes in controls, activation, any unusual events and changes.
Allocates file number to recording, records patient name in log book and transfers data to network.
Fills out all necessary forms (patient history, tech report sheet, billing and patient consent forms).
Troubleshoots equipment problems with assistance from Tech II.
Educates patients (explains Polysomnography, CPAP titration and MSLT).
Attends record review sessions with polysomnographers and other technologists.
Study for RPSGT registration.
Attends seminars and pursues work related educational programs independently.
Keeps current with technology updates.