Night-Shift Pediatric Sleep Technologist I

Lurie Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago seeks a Polysomnographic Technician I to perform comprehensive sleep testing and related interventions under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy in data acquisition, equipment calibration, patient orientation, and adherence to safety procedures.

This entry to mid-level position includes 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) and opportunities to contribute to pediatric sleep care within a collaborative team environment focused on innovation and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BRPT preferred.
• 2 years of college or equivalent preferred, or 1–2 years of polysomnography experience.
• Successful completion of a sleep technology program from a state-licensed or nationally accredited facility.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated effective written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to move machines and patients weighing more than 25 pounds.
• Compliance with BRPT standards of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Reviews history, physical information, medications, procedures, and study protocol.
• Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment; sets amplifier settings and analyzes data.
• Explains procedures and orients patients and families using age-appropriate guidelines.
• Performs physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and adjusts as needed.
• Acquires data while monitoring for artifact-free signals and documents issues.
• Performs routine PAP mask fitting.
• Documents observations, sleep stages, events, and procedure changes to aid scoring and interpretation.
• Implements patient safety interventions (e.g., PAP, oxygen).
• Assists with scoring sleep/wake stages and clinical events per AASM standards.
• Applies knowledge to different testing situations within polysomnography.
• Supports service principles with focus on innovation, service excellence and teamwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

BRPT preferred

Two years college

Sleep technology program

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago seeks a Polysomnographic Technician I to perform comprehensive sleep testing and related interventions under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy in data acquisition, equipment calibration, patient orientation, and adherence to safety procedures.

This entry to mid-level position includes 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) and opportunities to contribute to pediatric sleep care within a collaborative team environment focused on innovation and