Polysomnographic Technologist

Sleep Lab TechnicianYour future role at a glanceLocation: Elk Grove Village, ILFacility: Ascension Alexian BrothersDepartment: Sleep LabSchedule: Night Shift PRNHow you'll make an impact in this roleDiagnostic Study Execution: Perform both basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies, continuously monitoring the patient throughout the process and intervening as necessary to resolve patient or equipment issues.Patient Preparation & Education: Prepare the patient and equipment for ordered testing, and interview patients to determine specific sleep disorder issues while clearly explaining testing procedures.Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify individual needs, and accurately score, interpret, and report the results of all completed sleep studies.Equipment Lifecycle Management: Prepare, calibrate, and maintain all required testing equipment, including performing routine repairs and formally determining and reporting any necessary replacements.What minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.One or more of the following:Cert Polysomnographic Tech credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.Reg Polysomnographic Tchnlgst credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Sleep Technician credentialed from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Education:High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Work Experience:Basic requirementAdditional Preferences:1 year of Polysomnographic Technologist experience strongly preferred.Benefits that help you thriveRetirement: 403(b) planWell-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesLife at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.