Registered Polysomnographic Technician

BJC HealthCare (New); Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare (New) in Belleville, Illinois, is hiring a Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) to help diagnose and treat sleep disorders. In this full-time role, you’ll work nights, assisting patients with sleep studies and various therapy modes. Candidates must have RPSGT certification and BLS certification.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, reflecting BJC's commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) certification required.
• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Less than 2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrodes and sensors to patients and maintain equipment.
• Perform sleep studies and initiate therapy modes.
• Manage respiratory conditions and generate sleep reports.

Skills

Patient care

CPAP mask fitting

Data reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree (Psychology/related)

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Memorial Hospital at Belleville is seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) to join our dedicated and supportive team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in helping patients get the rest they deserve by contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

If you’re looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference—impacting patients’ health, energy, and quality of life—this is the opportunity for you.

Schedule and Availability

• Full-Time
• 4 nights per week (rotating)
• 7pm-5:30am

Required Certifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) certification required
• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Responsibilities

• Applies electrodes and sensors to patient. Prepares, calibrates, and maintains equipment. Performs positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fittings.
• Performs sleep studies, initiates and maintains various modes of therapy.
• Recognizes and manages various respiratory conditions.
• Scores sleep and wake stages, scores clinical events.
• Generates reports and transfers data to the appropriate media.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: <2 years
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
  • Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree (Psychology/related)

Hospital Overview

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care, including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been a Magnet‑recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94‑bed, all‑private suite hospital, was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards. At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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