Overview
Expected pay for this position is $26.46 - $31.13/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Polysomnographic Technologist works collectively with the Medical Director, Leadership, staff and patients to achieve optimal efficiency and success in sleep disorder testing and scoring. Performs comprehensive sleep testing / analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Leader, Medical Director, or designee. Provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Successful completion of an accredited educational program with an associate's degree in an allied health field.
• Completion of six months experience as a sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent.

Other Licenses/Certifications:

• Must obtain one of the following within 24 months of hire.
• Certification extensions may be granted up to an extra 12 months if approved by leadership and there is a business need to do so.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - (RPSGT), Registry in sleep technology through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Sleep Disorders Specialty - SDS Registered Sleep Technologist - RST registered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)

Other skills/knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

• An associate's degree in an allied healthcare field (respiratory care or neuro-diagnostics).

Other skills/knowledge:

• Analytical skills necessary to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative statistical data and conduct diagnostic procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to explain procedures to patient to alleviate their apprehensions and gain their cooperation

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.