Northwestern Medicine · 3 months ago
Sleep Lab Technologist Outpatient Full Time Nights
1475 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry dedicated to patient-first interactions. They are seeking a Registered Sleep Technologist to perform overnight polysomnograms, including CPAP/Bi-PAP titrations, and to work closely with other staff members to provide high-quality patient care.
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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
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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