Polysomnographic Technician, Sleep Lab, Part Time, Nights

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Hyde Park is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician for the Sleep Lab. This 100% onsite role requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area and work nights.

The technician will prepare patients, perform polysomnography, CPAP/BiPAP titrations, and score recordings, contributing to physician reports. Candidates must have CPR, and RPSGT or RST certification within one year, or RRT eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma and preparation modules for a polysomnographic tech registration.
• CPR certified and RPSGT/RST certification within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of polysomnography, CPAP/BiPAP titrations, sleep disorders, MSLTs, and oxygen/CO2 values.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine polysomnograms and CPAP/BiPAP titrations.
• Explain procedures and prepare patients for tests.
• Obtain patient history and chart information for testing.
• Record and interpret nocturnal data; write preliminary reports for physicians.
• Monitor quality of recordings and assist with equipment calibration.
• Support Sleep Lab workflow, including paperwork and patient files.

Skills

CPR certification

RPSGT/RST within 1 year

Polysomnography knowledge

CPAP/BiPAP titrations

Sleep disorders knowledge

MSLTs (Multiple Sleep Latency Tests)

O2/CO2 administration

Patient education

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

High School diploma

2-year Electroneuro diagnostics program

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at

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.

The Polysomnographic Technician is responsible for the preparation of patients, collection of information pertinent to the test, performance of the specified test and interpretation of the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problems and writing informal preliminary reports for the Sleep Fellow.

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