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: 10/26/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist Profession: Polysomnographic Technology Specialty: Sleep Disorders Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a sleep lab License: Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certifications: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have: - Experience with sleep disorders - Knowledge of home sleep apnea testing - Proficiency in positive airway pressure interface fitting - Ability to work with physiologic data - Understanding of sleep/wake stages Description: A sleep technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The role includes in-center and home sleep apnea testing. Diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are part of daily responsibilities. Providing comprehensive patient care is essential. Sleep-related education and support for patients and families are required. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology. Responsibilities include documenting patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing. Verification of departmental orders for testing and insurance/prior authorization is necessary. A review of patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity must be performed. Additional information may be acquired from patients or ordering providers as needed. Routine positive airway pressure interface fitting and desensitization will be conducted. Preparation of patients for testing according to policy is required. Documentation of routine observations during testing must be completed. Correlating physiologic data and behavioral observations is essential for data interpretation. Equipment and physiologic calibrations ensure quality data collection. Monitoring data quality is required to ensure recordings are artifact-free. Cleaning and disinfection of equipment to maintain infection control is mandatory. Implementation of appropriate interventions, including patient safety measures, is crucial. Following procedures for data integrity and completeness of test documentation is expected. Effective working relationships with all internal and external customers should be developed. Assistance with the maintenance of testing supplies is part of the role. Participation in routine department tasks is encouraged to ensure an orderly work area. Scoring of sleep/wake stages and clinical events is required. Accurate report generation by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data is essential. Participation in quality and performance improvement initiatives is encouraged. Following procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency Testing and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing is necessary. Demonstrating knowledge and skills to provide age-specific care for all populations is required. Proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events is a key responsibility.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam