Polysomnographic Tech Assistant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polysomnographic Tech Assistant position at a leading children's hospital offers a unique opportunity to support the Sleep Medicine Center. This is a 12-month program involving hands-on experience and training in Polysomnography. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, relevant healthcare experience, and demonstration of strong teamwork skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Minimum one year of experience in healthcare.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Polysomnographic Technologists with tasks for Polysomnography studies.
• Report patient concerns to the Technologists.
• Facilitate patient flow to and from sleep areas.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:

The Polysomnographic Tech Assistant is a support position in the Sleep Medicine Center with duties designed to be flexible in order to meet the specific needs of the department. The Polysomnographic Tech Assistant assists the Polysomnographic Technologists by facilitating the workflow of the department. Individuals in the Polysomnographic Assistant role will have demonstrated strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to achieve results in a team environment. Active participation in an intensive Polysomnography training program will be required including the completion of AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) online learning modules. Completion of internal competencies as well as hands on coaching required in order to successful transition into the Polysomnographic Technologist role.

This is a 12-month program; once the 12-month training period ends, the Tech Assistant must vacate the position. As discussed during the interview and at time of offer, an internal Technologist position is not guaranteed upon completion of program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists Polysomnographic Technologists with tasks for the successful acquisition of Polysomnography studies.

• Assure that all signals are clear from artifact at all times.

• Report all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to the Polysomnographic Technologists.

• Disconnects patient from the electrodes, cleans and removes equipment from the patient room at the conclusion of the study.

• Performs cleaning of equipment, and restocks supplies as needed. All equipment and supplies will be cleaned according to area policy and maintained in the appropriate dirty/clean holding areas.

• Facilitates patient flow to and from the sleep areas.

• Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.

• Actively completes 25 Self-Study modules through the AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine).

• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma required.

• Minimum of one year of experience working in a healthcare role required.

• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association required.

• Ability to move machines and patients weighing in excess of 25 pounds.

• Ability to effectively communicate with hospital staff and departments.

• Entry level personal computer or Microsoft Windows knowledge.

Education

Pay Range

$18.00-$27.00 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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