What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technician, Full-time Nights position at University of Chicago Medicine?
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Polysomnographic Technician in the Sleep Lab Department.
Responsible for the preparation of patients, collection of information pertinent to the test, performance of the specified test and interpretation of the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problems and writing informal preliminary reports for the Sleep Fellow.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs routine polysomnograms
- Performs CPAP/BiPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) titrations
- Explains procedure and prepares patient for requested test
- Obtains relevant information and a patient history from the patient, patient’s chart or referring physician
- With assistance, is able to obtain special montage electroencephalographic or polysomnographic recordings during all night evaluations
- Performs the specified test and interprets the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problems
- Writes an informal preliminary report for physician’s use only
- Uses video-monitoring equipment to obtain quality taping of patient’s nocturnal activity
- Makes appropriate calibrations to the equipment for standard recordings
- Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions and notifies Chief Technologist of any problems
- Scores sleep records as required
- Plays a role in the general flow and operation of the Sleep Lab including all paperwork (billing, logging, patient files), quality of recordings and patient satisfaction
- Performs other duties as requested by senior management
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a High School diploma and the completion of preparation modules for a registration certificate in Polysomnographic Technology (RPSGT or RST)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist will also qualify
- Must be CPR certified from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) or RST (Registered Sleep Technologist) certification within one year of hire
- Must have knowledge in these areas:
- Polysomnography (attended and unattended recordings)
- CPAP/BiPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) titrations
- Sleep Disorders (Parasomnias, Sleep Apnea, etc)
- MSLTs (Multiple Sleep Latency Tests)
- O2/CO2 (oxygen administration and CO2 values)
- Experience with patient education (unattended device set-up, CPAP use and compliance)
- Troubleshooting equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited 2-year program in Electroneuro diagnostics.
- Minimum of four years’ experience (including clinical) in the field of sleep disorders.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.90FTE)
- Shift: Nights - 7:00pm - 7:30am
- Unit/Department: Sleep Lab
- CBA Code: Non-Union
- No Visa Sponsorship Available
Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. 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 is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine 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’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.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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Salary : $30 - $40
