Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital · 5 months ago
Sleep Lab Technologist Outpatient Full Time Nights
Grayslake, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is a community-focused healthcare provider committed to delivering world-class care. They are seeking a Registered Sleep Technologist to perform overnight polysomnograms and CPAP/Bi-PAP titrations, ensuring compliance with national standards and departmental guidelines.
Hospital & Health Care
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, PLM’s, 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. Appropriately 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 CEs or equivalent per year) as established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Provides testing information, reassures and relaxes patients, and prepares patients for their procedure
Provides assistance to all patients as needed
Requires interaction with patients of all ages (pediatric, adult and geriatric)
Qualification
Required
Certification by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, RPSGT or Registered Respiratory Therapist
BLS CPR certified
High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of training program in electroneuro diagnostics
Knowledge of the International 10-20 system of electrode placement
Familiarity with personal computers
At minimum of 12 months prior sleep tech experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or additional training in electroneuro diagnostics, anatomy, or successful completion of certification in allied health school
Prior sleep experience at a facility accredited by the AASM
At minimum of 18 months prior sleep tech experience
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Company
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is a 201-bed community hospital with 700 physicians board-certified in 90 medical specialties, conveniently located in offices throughout Lake County.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kasia Gebicz
Clinical Coordinator, BSN, CNOR
Kristi Sparks
Executive Assistant to Chief Nursing Officer
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