Duly Healthcare
Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Tech) - Lombard
Duly Healthcare, Lombard, Illinois, United States, 60148
Overview
Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Tech) – Lockport – Sleep Lab
Position Highlights:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Hours: Monday-Friday; 10-hour shifts 7:00am-5:30pm
Location: Lombard
Travel: Required between Lockport, Lombard and Naperville when needed
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
Employer provided life and disability insurance.
$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
Immediate 401(k) match.
40 hours paid volunteer time off.
A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
Responsibilities A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Sleep Center Supervisor and clinical direction of the pulmonary physicians who are diplomats of the ABSM. The technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes polysomnography, diagnostic, therapeutic services, and education. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of professional and courteous patient care. Has the ability to complete administrative tasks as well as technical duties. Will know established policies and procedures and be willing and able to assist in development and/ or modification.
Gather & review patient information -histories, medications, procedure request and study protocol
Explain procedures and orient patient to sleep lab
Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting
Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data
Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values
Perform polysomnographic data acquisition
Document routine observations
Implement appropriate interventions
Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process
Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages and clinical events
Generate accurate reports
Comply with applicable laws, regulations & guidelines
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluations
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Successful completion of an accredited polysomnographic program leading to an associate’s degree with emphasis on polysomnography
Successful completion of an accredited polysomnographic program with emphasis on polysomnography or completion of ASTEP Program
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists required OR Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) upon hire with RPSGT obtained within 6 months of hire
BLS certification required
A minimum of 3 years experience as a Polysomnographic Technician preferred.
The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $22.00-33.35, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.
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Position Highlights:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Hours: Monday-Friday; 10-hour shifts 7:00am-5:30pm
Location: Lombard
Travel: Required between Lockport, Lombard and Naperville when needed
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
Employer provided life and disability insurance.
$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
Immediate 401(k) match.
40 hours paid volunteer time off.
A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
Responsibilities A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Sleep Center Supervisor and clinical direction of the pulmonary physicians who are diplomats of the ABSM. The technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes polysomnography, diagnostic, therapeutic services, and education. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of professional and courteous patient care. Has the ability to complete administrative tasks as well as technical duties. Will know established policies and procedures and be willing and able to assist in development and/ or modification.
Gather & review patient information -histories, medications, procedure request and study protocol
Explain procedures and orient patient to sleep lab
Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting
Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data
Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values
Perform polysomnographic data acquisition
Document routine observations
Implement appropriate interventions
Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process
Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages and clinical events
Generate accurate reports
Comply with applicable laws, regulations & guidelines
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluations
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Successful completion of an accredited polysomnographic program leading to an associate’s degree with emphasis on polysomnography
Successful completion of an accredited polysomnographic program with emphasis on polysomnography or completion of ASTEP Program
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists required OR Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) upon hire with RPSGT obtained within 6 months of hire
BLS certification required
A minimum of 3 years experience as a Polysomnographic Technician preferred.
The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $22.00-33.35, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.
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