Polysomnographic Technician I

3 weeks ago

Sycamore, United States OSF HealthCare Full time
Overview

Eligible for a $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Sign On Bonus Flexibility: You choose how to use your Sign On Bonus Pay off bills, put dollars toward purchasing a new car, or use it to manage your health insurance expenses. The choice is yours

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.
  • 6 months clinical experience working as an EEG Tech
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.

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