Registered Sleep Technologist-Sleep Disorders Center Full Time Nights 3rd shift 5K Sign on Bonus

The Registered Sleep Technologist reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Registered Sleep Technologist is an individual who performs all aspects of overnight polysomnograms including CPAP/Bi-PAP titrations. A Registered Sleep Technologist must have achieved competency in the following areas:

• Independently prepare patients for and perform diagnostic polysomnograms.
• Independently perform CPAP and Bi-PAP titrations according to national standards and departmental guidelines. Includes ability to articulate indications for administration of humidification.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications (and procedure for obtaining orders) for administration of oxygen.
• Demonstrate the ability to score and process sleep records.

This position works closely with other members of the NTC/SDC staff including physicians.

**This is a Full Time position at 36 hours per week (72 hours in a two week pay period) for the NM Sleep Disorders Center. Nights (3rd shift)** Hours: Mon-Wed from 7pm-730am

Responsibilities:

• Completes all required paperwork before study is performed including consent relevant patient history questionnaires etc. Clarify unclear or inappropriate orders. Complete billing information upon completion of procedure.
• Independently prepare equipment for monitoring by performing necessary calibrations selecting filter settings determining appropriate monitoring montage and entering required patient information.
• Provide CPAP training by utilizing appropriate patient education materials.
• Prepare patients for study by accurately placing recording devices required for procedure. Utilizes International 10-20 system for EEG electrode placement.
• Record study by entering appropriate notations and clinical observations into computer system and on technician worksheet.
• Identify abnormalities such as apneas PLMs and other sleep disturbances. Seeks assistance to adjust recording technique to best enhance and provide a clearly interpretable record.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to medical problems and physiological events especially cardiac dysrhythmias respiratory events and seizures.
• Recognize technically inadequate signals and initiate troubleshooting techniques. Obtain additional assistance as needed. Appropriate document barriers to resolution.
• Maintain monitoring equipment in clean and organized condition.
• Participate in departmental in-services and continuing education.
• Encourage teamwork through interdepartmental communication and constructive problem resolution.
• Provide training for new Sleep Technicians and student preceptors.
• Score sleep records according to department guidelines.
• Maintain registry in good standing by completing the necessary CEU requirements (10 CMEs or equivalent per year) as established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Additional Functions

• Participate in storage and archiving of records.
• Participate in departmental in-services monthly staff meetings and continuing education.
• Monitor supply inventory and notify designated individuals in case of shortage.
• Assist in report typing distribution filing and record storage duties as needed.
• Provide consistent feedback and suggestions for improvement to Resource Coordinator and/or Manager.
• Provide written and/or verbal feedback to Resource Coordinator on Sleep Technician and/or student preceptors performance.
• Provides testing information reassures and relaxes patients (as appropriate) and prepares patients for their procedure. Provides assistance to older adults as needed through assessment of impairments that affect testing procedures.
• Provides basic personal hygiene assistance to any patients as needed.
• Requires interaction with patients of all ages (pediatric adult and geriatric).

Qualifications :

Required

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Care Technologist (RRT).
• Certified in basic cardiac life support (BCLS)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the International 10-20 system of electrode placement.

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree or additional training in electroneurodiagnostics anatomy or successful completion of certification in allied health school.
• Prior sleep tech experience ideally at a facility accredited by the AASM

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time