Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Sleep Technologist
• Location: Bannockburn, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM
• Required Travel: This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs

A Brief Overview:
Work under direct supervision of a tech II, to perform Polysomnograms, CPAP titration, MSLT and learn how to score records.

What you will do:

• Performs polysomnograms.
• Following departments guidelines performs CPAP titration adjusting levels appropriately .
• Performs MSLTs (Multiple Sleep Latency Testing).
• Scores at least one study during the night shift by applying AASM guidelines and Sleep center protocols
• Annotates recordings thoroughly. Marks all movements, changes in controls, activation, any unusual events and changes.
• Allocates file number to recording, records patient name in log book and transfers data to network.
• Fills out all necessary forms (patient history, tech report sheet, billing and patient consent forms).
• Troubleshoots equipment problems with assistance from Tech II.
• Educates patients (explains Polysomnography, CPAP titration and MSLT).
• Attends record review sessions with polysomnographers and other technologists.
• Study for RPSGT registration.
• Attends seminars and pursues work related educational programs independently.
• Keeps current with technology updates.
• Strives for team results rather than personal gain.
• Learn how to score polysomnograms and MSLTs.
• Strives for team results rather than personal gain.
• Assists others as the need arises.
• Supports others and provides positive feedback.
• Is supportive of the department and management decisions.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and persistence for what is needed.
• Anticipates needs of others and proceeds to meet needs.
• Offers ideas, acts to solve problems without being assigned the task.
• Sets and accomplishes goals.
• Meets Endeavor Health System attendance and tardiness standards.
• Follows through on projects and assignments.
• Manages time effectively.
• Is flexible in responding to daily problems.
• Provides competent and timely services to all customers.
• Seeks input from customers to enable delivery of quality services.
• Identifies problems relating to quality and attempts to resolve them appropriately.
• Follows department and hospital risk management and infection control practices.
• Is committed to personal and professional growth through continuing education and professional involvement.
• Knowledge and demonstration of Endeavor Health System customer service standards.
• Provides service based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria, appropriate to the age and type of the patients.

What you will need:

• High School Required Or
• Zero to one (0-1) year of experience as a polysomnographic technologist in a teaching hospital.
• College level neuroanatomy is desirable. Knowledge of the respiratory system. Competency in medical terminology. Must be patient, have good interpersonal skills and be able to treat patients of various ages (babies to geriatric adults), backgrounds, with and without mental and/or physical limitations with respect and dignity. Must be able to work as a team player (i.e. with physicians, other medical staff and colleagues).
• Completion of the American Sleep Technologists Education Program (ASTEP).

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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