Polysomnographic Technologist - Bloomington

Carle Health; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 38,614 - 64,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Sleep Technologist in Bloomington, IL, to provide vital patient care and education while mastering advanced monitoring technology. The role involves documenting patient interactions, setting up testing equipment, ensuring data quality, and reporting on sleep analyses. Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in Polysomnographic Technology, relevant certifications, and possess strong skills in patient engagement and technical setup. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Board Certification (RPSGT or RST) required.
• BLS certification needed within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in a Sleep Lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document patient interactions and verify medical necessity.
• Set up patients for testing as per physician orders.
• Monitor equipment and ensure data quality throughout tests.
• Analyze sleep data and generate comprehensive reports.

Skills

Patient engagement and education

Technical setup and calibration

Data integrity and documentation

Monitoring and quality control

Clinical intervention skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Polysomnographic Technology

Tools

Polysomnographic monitoring equipment

Job description

Overview

Become a vital Sleep (Polysomnographic) Technologist (RPSGT/RST), transforming lives by diagnosing and treating complex sleep disorders through advanced in-center and home testing (HSAT). You will lead comprehensive patient care, provide expert education, and mentor staff, all while mastering cutting-edge technology to unlock the secrets of restorative sleep

Qualifications

Certifications

• RPSGT – Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• RST – American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
• BLS – American Heart Association (AHA) (Required within 30 days)

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Polysomnographic Technology (or Certificate of Completion)
• Alternative: Experience in lieu of formal education accepted

Experience

• Sleep Lab Experience

Responsibilities

Sleep Technologist / Polysomnographic Technologist

Patient Intake & Preparation

• Clinical Documentation: Records patient arrivals, interactions, and consents; verifies medical necessity by reviewing patient history and supporting documentation.
• Order Verification: Reviews and validates departmental orders, ensuring all insurance and prior authorizations are secured before testing.
• Patient Engagement: Conducts positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and patient education to improve therapy compliance.
• Technical Setup: Prepares patients for testing according to policy, selecting and calibrating specialized equipment based on specific physician orders.

Testing & Data Acquisition

• Monitoring & Quality Control: Performs equipment and physiological calibrations to ensure artifact-free data; documents routine observations throughout the testing period.
• Clinical Intervention: Implements age-specific care and safety protocols, including sleep-related therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Data Integrity: Executes "Lights On" procedures to verify data integrity and ensures all test documentation and patient forms are complete.

Analysis & Scoring

• Event Identification: Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events (respiratory, cardiac, limb movements, and arousals) per professional guidelines.
• Advanced Scoring: Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events utilizing established standards to facilitate accurate physician interpretation.
• Reporting: Tabulates complex physiological and behavioral data to generate comprehensive clinical reports.

Operations & Maintenance

• Safety & Hygiene: Manages equipment cleaning, disinfection, and infection control in strict adherence to lab policy.
• Lab Stewardship: Maintains professional relationships with internal and external partners; assists with supply inventory and general department organization.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $28.03 per hour - $46.81 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.