Northwestern Medicine · 2 days ago
Registered Sleep Technologist-Sleep Disorders Center Full Time Nights 3rd shift Sign on Bonus Offered
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to a patient-first approach. The Registered Sleep Technologist will perform overnight polysomnograms and CPAP/Bi-PAP titrations, ensuring compliance with national standards and departmental guidelines while working closely with physicians and other staff members.
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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, 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
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 preceptor’s 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)
Qualification
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
Bachelor's 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
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.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
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