Sleep Lab Polysomnographic Technologist – Night Shifts

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

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.