Sleep Tech II

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and disability

Health Savings Account contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO, holidays and parental leave

403(b) with 5% employer match

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist II to perform comprehensive sleep testing and data analysis under supervision. This role supports education for new technologists and trainees and may assist with administrative tasks within the sleep center.

The ideal candidate holds RPSGT or R. EEG T credentials, CPR/BLS, and has experience in polysomnography with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• RPSGT credential required or R. EEG T credential required.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• Two years of college or 3-5 years experience in polysomnography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events per AASM standards.
• Generates accurate reports from sleep study data.
• Maintains sleep study equipment and inventory.
• Participates in quality assurance and education of staff.

Skills

RPSGT credential

R. EEG T credential

CPR/BLS certification

Communication skills

Move equipment

BRPT standards knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Night (United States of America)

Location

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

Job Description

General Summary: A Polysomnographic Technologist II has passed examination and obtained an RPSGT credential by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and/or R. EEG T., credential by ABRET The Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation. Performs all duties of Sleep Technologist I. 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. Participates as educator and preceptor for new Polysomnographic technologist as well as trainees. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to a Polysomnographic Technologist I.

Essential Job Functions

• Scores sleep/wake stages and scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
• Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and applies policy.
• Maintains continuing education requirements for credential by reviewing literature and attending continuing education meetings and seminars.
• Inspects and maintains sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Participates in the quality assurance program.
• Responds to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center protocols.
• Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment; selects amplifier settings, obtains quality data, and analyzes data during recordings.
• Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identifies, corrects and documents artifact.
• Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with a 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.
• Orients new Polysomnographic Technologists and participates as educator for internal Lurie Sleep Training program.
• Performs other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required.
• RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) credential and/or R. EEG T (Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist) by ABRET the Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation required.
• CCSH (Certification in Clinical Sleep Health) by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) preferred.
• Two years of college or equivalents preferred, or 3-5 years of experience performing polysomnography preferred.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated effective written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to move machines and patients weighing in excess of 25 pounds.
• Ability to comply with BRPT standards of conduct.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Pay Range

$28.50–$46.60 hourly

Benefits

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

There’s a Place for You with Us: At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints—recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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