Polysomnographic Technologist

Sleep Lab Technologist

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers

Department: Sleep Lab

Schedule: Days, Wed - Fri Part-time

Salary range: $29.77 - $41.50 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Diagnostic 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 Need

• Licensure / 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.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• 1 year of Polysomnographic Technologist experience.