Travel Polysomnographic / Sleep Tech - $1,947 per week in Normal, IL

Polysomnographic / Sleep Tech
Location: Normal, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,947 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist Profession: Polysomnography Specialty: Sleep Disorders Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant sleep lab experience License: Credentialed in sleep technology (RPSGT or RST) Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have: - Sleep disorders evaluation and treatment - Home sleep apnea testing - Positive airway pressure interface fitting - Patient education - Patient safety Description: A sleep technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes in-center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive patient care. Provides sleep-related education and support to patients and families. A sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and is able to provide general oversight of other sleep center staff. Job Responsibilities: Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing. Reviews and verifies departmental orders for testing and insurance verification. Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity. Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider, if needed, to ensure appropriateness of testing and parameters. Performs routine positive airway pressure interface fitting, desensitization, and education. Prepares patients for testing according to policy, selecting appropriate equipment per order. Documents routine observations during testing. Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data. Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality data; monitors data quality to ensure recording is artifact-free. Performs equipment cleaning and disinfection; assures infection and quality control according to policy. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab. Implements appropriate interventions including patient safety and sleep-related therapeutic interventions. Follows "Lights On" procedures to verify integrity of data and completeness of test documentation and patient forms. Develops and maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers. Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies; participates in routine department tasks and orderliness of the work area. Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events according to professional guidelines. Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events utilizing professionally accepted guidelines. Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. Supports and participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing including oximetry and actigraphy. Follows procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency Testing and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing. Documents routine observations during testing and reviews patient history for medical necessity. Acquires and documents additional information from patients and providers as needed.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam