Polysomnographic Tech II

* 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* Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and applies policy.* Maintain continuing education requirements for credential by reviewing literature and attending continuing education meeting and seminars.* Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory.* Participate in the quality assurance program.* Respond to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquires by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center protocols.* Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment. Selects amplifier settings, obtains quality data, and analyzes data during recordings.* Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.* Implement 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 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.* High school diploma or GED required.* RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) credential 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 is preferred.* Current CPR or BLS certification through American Heart Association 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.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 or click the following

to learn more about our 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 programAnn & 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr