What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnography Technician, Full Time- Night position at The University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial?
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Polysomnography Technician in the Sleep department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor of Neurophysiology, performs all types of Polysomnography including routine PSGs, CPAPs, MSLTs, and technical data analysis of each test.
Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Hospital. Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care. Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate personnel as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.
Essential Job Functions
Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the patients’ plan of care and the patients’ outcomes
Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing skills and delegates tasks to other Care Team members according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served as delineated in the Patient Care Centers Scope of Care
Responsible for and monitors the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction
Accurately and independently pursues professional development opportunities
Assumes responsibility to assure the daily operations of the Patient Care Center are effectively and efficiently maintained
Works within the accepted service standards and supports the Vision of Ingalls Hospital
Works in partnership with other patient care team members and pro-actively identifies and provides for individual patient, family, and physicians needs exceeding their expectations, and employing appropriate customer relations
Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and Vision of Ingalls Hospital
Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care
Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan
Required Qualifications
- Preferably an Associate/Bachelor of Arts or Associate/Bachelor of Science Degree, or equivalent, completed or in progress
- Registered Polysomnography Technologist, or planning on completing registration within 90 days. Upon completion of requirements to receive Registered status, the employee’s professional title will be changed to Polysomnography Technologist
- Basic computer proficiency
- Effective verbal and written communication, including ability to communicate with other cultures or those with language or cognitive impairments
- Ability to choose appropriate tests and protocols based on clinical status and/or situations
- Professional minded & ambitious to expand professional duties/abilities
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of healthcare experience in a related field in Sleep
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 12-hour shifts
- Shift: Night
- Work Location: Onsite
- Unit/Department: Sleep department
- CBA Code: Non Union
Why Join Us
For nearly a century UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us!
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
