Polysomnographic Technician, Sleep Lab, Part Time, Nights

University of Chicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago’s Hyde Park is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician for its Sleep Lab. This 100% onsite role requires base in the greater Chicagoland area and night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:30am.

Responsibilities include performing polysomnograms, CPAP/BiPAP titrations, and preparing patients. You will also document findings, assist with equipment setup, and support lab operations to ensure high-quality testing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and completion of preparation modules for a polysomnographic registration.
• Must have CPR certification and obtain RPSGT or RST within one year of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist also qualifies and sleep disorders experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine polysomnograms and CPAP/BiPAP titrations.
• Explains procedures and prepares patients for tests.
• Maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots sleep lab equipment.
• Writes preliminary reports and ensures accurate patient records.
• Participates in sleep lab workflow, billing, and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Polysomnography

CPAP titration

Patient education

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

RPSGT or RST within 1 year

Electroneuro diagnostics program (preferred)

Tools

Video-monitoring equipment

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Polysomnographic Technician in the Sleep Lab Department at our Hyde Park location . This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs routine polysomnograms
• Performs CPAP/BiPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) titrations
• Explains procedure and prepares patient for requested test
• Obtains relevant information and a patient history from the patient, patient's chart or referring physician
• With assistance, is able to obtain special montage electroencephalographic or polysomnographic recordings during all night evaluations
• Performs the specified test and interprets the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problems
• Writes an informal preliminary report for physician's use only
• Uses video-monitoring equipment to obtain quality taping of patient's nocturnal activity
• Makes appropriate calibrations to the equipment for standard recordings
• Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions and notifies Chief Technologist of any problems
• Scores sleep records as required
• Plays a role in the general flow and operation of the Sleep Lab including all paperwork (billing, logging, patient files), quality of recordings and patient satisfaction
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma and the completion of preparation modules for a registration certificate in Polysomnographic Technology (RPSGT or RST)
• Must be CPR certified
• RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) or RST (Registered Sleep Technologist) certification within one year of hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist will also qualify
• Must have knowledge in these areas: Polysomnography (attended and unattended recordings)
• CPAP/BiPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) titrations
• Sleep Disorders (Parasomnias, Sleep Apnea, etc)
• MSLTs (Multiple Sleep Latency Tests)
• O2/CO2 (oxygen administration and CO2 values)
• Experience with patient education (unattended device set-up, CPAP use and compliance)
• Troubleshooting equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited 2-year program in Electroneuro diagnostics.
• Minimum of four years' experience (including clinical) in the field of sleep disorders.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Part time (0.60FTE)
• Shift: Nights - 7:00pm - 7:30am
• Unit/Department: Sleep Lab
• Work Location - Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available