Night Sleep Technologist – PSG & CPAP Titration Expert

Northwestern Medicine; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Grayslake, IL is seeking a Registered Sleep Technologist for a full-time role at our Outpatient Clinic. The position involves 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 pm to 6:30 am, with one weekend shift required.

The technologist will independently prepare patients for polysomnograms, perform CPAP/BiPAP titrations, score sleep records, and participate in education and training for staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification by BRPT (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS CPR certification.
• Minimum 12 months of sleep tech experience.
• Knowledge of the International 10-20 system for electrode placement.
• Familiarity with personal computers.
• Bachelor’s Degree or additional training in electroneurodiagnostics, anatomy, or related certification.
• Prior sleep experience at an AASM-accredited facility.
• At least 18 months prior sleep tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required paperwork before studies.
• Prepare equipment and enter patient information.
• Provide CPAP training with patient education materials.
• Prepare patients and place recording devices for EEG.
• Record study Notations and observations.
• Identify sleep disturbances and adjust techniques as needed.
• Recognize medical problems and respond to events.
• Document barriers to resolution and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain equipment in clean, organized condition.
• Participate in trainings and in-services.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification by BRPT (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS CPR certification

12 months sleep technologist experience

Bachelor’s Degree or electroneurodiagnostics training (preferred)

18 months sleep tech experience (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Grayslake, IL is seeking a Registered Sleep Technologist for a full-time role at our Outpatient Clinic. The position involves 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 pm to 6:30 am, with one weekend shift required.

The technologist will independently prepare patients for polysomnograms, perform CPAP/BiPAP titrations, score sleep records, and participate in education and training for staff.