Polysomnographic Technician Trainee

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL is seeking a Polysomnographic Trainee who will develop competency in basic polysomnographic testing and related interventions under the guidance of a Technologist. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, leadership, staff and patients to achieve efficient sleep testing and accurate scoring.

This hourly position offers a market-competitive rewards package. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; BLS certification (or within 6 months of hire); and

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certified or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills to explain procedures and gain cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Develops competency in polysomnographic testing under clinical guidance.
• Collaborates with Medical Director, leadership, staff and patients to achieve efficient testing and accurate scoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in allied healthcare field (respiratory care or neurodiagnostics)

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $20.41 - $24.01/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: A Polysomnographic Trainee develops competency in and performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under clinical guidance of a Polysomnographic Technologist. Collaborates with the Medical Director, Leadership, staff and patients to achieve optimal efficiency and success in sleep disorder function testing and scoring.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
• High school diploma or GED
• License/Certifications:
• BLS certified or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Experience:
• Interpersonal skills necessary to explain procedures to patient to alleviate their apprehensions and gain their cooperation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
• An associate's degree in an allied healthcare field (respiratory care or neurodiagnostics).
• Experience:
• 6 months of direct patient care
• Other Skills and Knowledge:
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit(s) or by their department.
• This requires that the incumbent demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of the patient population served.
• Analytical skills necessary to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative statistical data and conduct diagnostic procedures.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.