Sleep Technologist - Polysom Tech II - Nights

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee seeks a Sleep Lab Technician to perform diagnostic and therapeutic sleep procedures under supervision. Responsibilities include polysomnography, data collection, patient education, and collaboration with the sleep lab team.

This full-time night shift (7:00 pm–7:00 am) offers a 36-hour work week with no weekends or holidays and a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS. Requires a high school diploma, ASTEP completion, and 1+ year polysomnography experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSED required; ASTEP completion preferred.
• 1+ year polysomnographic technician experience required.
• RPSGT/ABSM/BLS certifications as listed in requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnography and related diagnostic/therapeutic sleep procedures.
• Educate patients and families on testing procedures and safety.
• Calibrate and monitor equipment; tabulate and score data per standards.
• Titrate PAP therapy and fit masks; coordinate with on-call physician.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSED

ASTEP sleep education program

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

The person in this role provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment procedures within the Sleep Lab under the direction of the Ambulatory Manager and Medical Director. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care and education. Location: Milwaukee Hospital; Full Time: 36 hrs per week; Hours: Nights (7:00 pm - 7:00 am); No weekends; No holidays.

Compensation & Benefits

SIGN‑ON BONUS! $5,000.00

$5,000 Sign‑On Bonus: $2,500 after 90 days and $2,500 after 6 months.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required Completion of sleep education program such as ASTEP required
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in a polysomnographic technician role required

Licenses & Certifications

• RPSGT-Registered Polysomnographic Technician - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists required
• ABSM - Registered Sleep Technologist - American Board of Sleep Medicine required
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

Essential Functions

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre‑school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient and families regarding their growth and development process.
• Evaluates and identifies needs prior to and during testing and initiates appropriate action.
• Safely initiates, performs and maintains competency in the following areas: Diagnostics such as Polysomnograms, Cardio‑pulmonary tracings, and blood draws.
• Titration and monitoring of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy.
• Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and adjust if necessary.
• Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Explain pre‑testing, testing, and post‑testing procedures to the patient and family.
• Downloads, analyzes and records/scores data per AASM and lab standards and contacts on‑call physician as needed.
• Cleans and assembles sleep lab equipment according to protocol.
• Ensure departmental equipment is maintained according to manufacturers and other regulatory agency specifications and utilizes resources appropriately.
• Assists with maintaining inventory and supplies within the sleep lab and being fiscally responsible.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• Analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to the integration of anatomy and physiology to sleep/wake pathology and patient safety and welfare.
• Possess adequate time management skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers.

Employment Details

Full Time: 36 hrs per week; Hours: Nights (7:00 pm - 7:00 am); No weekends; No holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children

We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options.

Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.