Part-Time Sleep Tech

Chicago ENT; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

401(k) plan with match

Vacation time

Job summary

Chicago ENT is seeking a Part-Time Sleep Technologist to conduct overnight, daytime, or home sleep studies in Skokie and nearby locations. The role reports to the Lead Sleep Tech and offers growth through certification paths, with wage of $20–$35/hr based on experience and certification status.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, patient monitoring, PAP mask fitting, and coordinating care with the Sleep Medicine Director. Travel within the Chicagoland area is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Able to work and troubleshoot independently.
• Excellent customer service with professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate equipment for testing.
• Ensure instrumentation functioning and make adjustments as needed.
• Apply electrodes and sensors per published standards.
• Perform physiologic calibrations for accurate signals.
• Fit PAP masks and educate patients through the night.
• Monitor and document recordings, approx. every 30 minutes.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality care.
• Perform pediatric and adult testing.
• Travel to facilities within the Chicagoland area.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Communication (written & verbal)

Tools

Natus/Embla/Sandman

Job description

Part-Time Sleep Tech

Chicago ENT's Sleep Technologists work closely with our Sleep Medicine Director to conduct overnight, daytime, or home sleep studies on patients with known or suspected sleep disorders. This will involve diagnostic and therapeutic services in conjunction with patient care and education. This role is part-time and will report to the Lead Sleep Tech and will be at our Skokie, Peterson and St. Elizabeth locations. Candidates that do not have a RPSGT certification will be offered $20hr, with an increase to $25hr after passing the RPSGT exam.

WAGE of a Sleep Technologist

$20-$35hr, depending on experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES of a Sleep Technologist

• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing.
• Determine that all instrumentation is functioning and adjust if necessary.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standard.
• Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
• Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Educate and assist patient throughout the night to ensure excellent patient care.
• Monitor & document throughout the night, preferably at a 30-minute interval, to ensure comprehensive and quality recording for ordering physician.
• Work professionally with team members.
• Perform Pediatric and Adult testing.
• Willingness to travel to selected facilities within the Chicagoland area.
• Other Duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS of a Sleep Technologist

• Required

  o Able to work and trouble-shoot independently

  o Excellent customer service skills and an elevated level of professionalism

  o Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Preferred

  o Pediatric experience

  o Multi-lingual, especially Spanish speaking

  o One – Five years of clinical experience

  o Versed on Natus/Embla/Sandman

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT/RST).

• RPSGT Eligible candidates

  o Required to pass exam within 3 months of hire

  o the cost of the exam is covered by the employer if passed

  o the cost of exam materials is split with the employer if passed

• CPR certified
• All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination or exemption.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.

WAGE of a Sleep Technologist

$20-$35/hr, depending on experience.

ENT is a drug-free environment and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical/dental, life and disability coverage, generous vision benefits, a 401 (k) plan with a match, vacation time, and weekends and major holidays off.

All applicants should be aware that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Failure to provide accurate information or pass these requirements may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.