Sleep Tech I

Lurie Children's; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; 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 comprehensive sleep testing and related interventions under supervision.

This entry to mid-level role involves technical duties and some administrative tasks in the Sleep Medicine Center, with a 3x12-hour shift schedule (6:30p-7a). The position requires foundational sleep technology training, BRPT is preferred, CPR/BLS certification, and strong communication for patient/family education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BRPT certification preferred; completion of a sleep technology program.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews history, physical information, medication, procedure requests, and study protocols.
• Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Assists with scoring sleep/wake stages and events per AASM standards.
• Explains procedures to patients and families using age-appropriate guidelines.
• Documents observations and ensures artifact-free data.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient safety awareness

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Sleep technology program

BRPT credential preferred

CPR/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.

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. 3x12-hr shifts 6:30p-7a.

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

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. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: 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 Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program

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