Sleep Tech I

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician I to perform sleep testing and related interventions under supervision. The role combines technical duties with administrative tasks and may involve orienting new technologists.

The position requires knowledge of sleep technology, CPR/BLS certification, and effective communication. Pay ranges are provided, and benefits include comprehensive health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; RPSGT preferred.
• Two years of college or equivalent or 1–2 years experience in polysomnography preferred.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews history, physicals, medications, procedure requests, and study protocol.
• Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment; analyzes data during recordings.
• Explains test procedures and orients patients using age-appropriate guidelines.
• Performs data acquisition and ensures artifact-free signals.
• Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages and events per AASM standards.

Skills

RPSGT preferred

CPR/BLS certified

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\'s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\'s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location: Night (United States of America)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\'s Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Job Summary: A Polysomnographic Technician I is an entry to mid-level position in the Sleep Medicine Center. This position performs comprehensive sleep testing analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., and/or PH.D) or designee. Has the ability to complete administrative tasks as well as technical duties. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities but may be responsible for assisting with orientation of new technologists.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews history, physical information, medication, procedure request, and study protocol.
• Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment. Selects amplifier settings, obtains quality data, and analyzes data during recordings.
• Explains test procedures and orients patients/families using age appropriate guidelines.
• Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments if necessary.
• Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
• Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changed in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of Polysomnographic results.
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
• Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages and scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
• Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations within polysomnography.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Performs other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required. - RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) credential preferred.
• Two years of college or equivalents preferred, or 1-2 years of experience performing polysomnography is preferred.
• Successful completion of a sleep technology program, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated effective written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to move machines and patient weighing in excess of 25 pounds.
• Ability to comply with the BRPT standards of Conduct.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• (BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Pay Range

$26.25-$42.92 Hourly

Compensation Statement

At Lurie Children\'s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children\'s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefit Statement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members