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

Polysomnographic / Sleep Tech
Location: Urbana, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,947 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist Profession: Clinical-Allied Specialty: Sleep Disorders Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: One plus (1) year in a sleep lab License: Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certifications: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have: - Expertise in sleep disorders evaluation and treatment - Proficiency in in-center and home sleep apnea testing - Skills in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions Description: A sleep (polysomnographic) 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. The technologist provides sleep-related education and support to patients and families. They perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and oversee other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology. Key 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. Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and education. Prepares patients for testing according to policy, selecting appropriate equipment per order. Documents routine observations during testing in accordance with policy. Correlates physiological data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data. Performs equipment and physiological calibrations to ensure quality data; monitors data quality to ensure artifact-free recording. Cleans and disinfects equipment; assures infection and quality control according to policy. Implements appropriate interventions for patient safety and sleep-related therapeutic interventions. Follows procedures to verify integrity of data and completeness of test documentation. Develops and maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully. Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies; participates in routine departmental tasks. 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. Follows procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency Testing and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care for all populations seen in the sleep lab. Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events according to professional guidelines.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam