Polysomnographic Technologist

AECOM; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician for the Sleep Lab in Elk Grove Village, IL. This PRN, night shift position involves performing diagnostic sleep studies, maintaining equipment, and conducting patient assessments. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on quality patient care.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Requires BLS certification within 30 days.
• Certifications from BRPT or ABSM required within 12 months.
• 2 years of cumulative experience or a technical degree is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.
• Prepare patients and equipment for testing.
• Monitor patients and document results.

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Patient monitoring

Equipment calibration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Sleep Lab

+ **Schedule:** PRN, Night shift 8pm-6:30am

+ **Facility:** Ascension Alexian Brothers

+ **Location:** Elk Grove Village, IL

+ **Salary:** $28.40 - $39.60 per hour

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.

+ Prepare patient and equipment for ordered testing.

+ Interview patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.

+ Perform and document testing.

+ Monitor patient throughout testing and intervene as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.

+ Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs; score, interpret and report results of sleep studies.

+ Prepare, calibrate, repair and maintain equipment required for testing.

+ Determine and report needed repairs/replacements.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following:

+ Cert Polysomnographic Tech credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists(BRPT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

+ Reg Polysomnographic Tchnlgst credentialed from the Board of Registered PolysomnograhicTechnologists (BRPT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

+ Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Sleep Technician credentialed from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) obtained prior tohire date or job transfer date.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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