Polysomnographic Technician

Overview:
HOURS: Full-time Days: 6:00am-4:30pm,  4-10 hour Shifts (Monday-Friday; No Holidays, Evenings and Weekends)

LOCATIONS: Must be willing to travel to all three sleep center locations (Lockport, Lombard, Naperville)

 

Good enough isn't for us. Duly Health and Care's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We challenge assumptions and invite dissent to accomplish bold goals and unleash the most extraordinary work of your career. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.

 

Duly Health and Care works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark

 

Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including: 

Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits that include medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.

$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year 

40 hours paid volunteer time off 

A culture committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact

12 Weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members 

401(k) Match 

Profit-sharing program 

 

Are you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary?  　 　 　

　

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.

Responsibilities:
Are you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary?  　 　 　

　

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.

 

The Journeys and Adventures that Await

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:
The Experiences You Bring

 

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.

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