Registered Sleep Technologist - Part Time Nights

The salary range for this position is $30.92 - $41.74 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

• Part Time 24 hours/week
• Hours:  5:30pm-6:00am
• Rotating weekends and occasional holidays

The  Registered Sleep Technologist  reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This position performs all aspects of overnight polysomnograms, including CPAP/Bi-PAP titrations.  A Registered Sleep Technologist must have achieved competency in the following areas:
•    Independently prepare patients for and perform diagnostic polysomnograms.  
•    Independently perform CPAP and Bi-PAP titrations according to national standards and departmental guidelines.  Includes ability to articulate indications for administration of humidification.
•    Demonstrate knowledge of indications (and procedure for obtaining orders) for administration of oxygen.
•    Demonstrate the ability to score and process sleep records.

This position works closely with other members of the NTC/SDC staff, including physicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Description
•    Completes all required paperwork before study is performed, including consent, relevant patient history, questionnaires, etc. Clarify unclear or inappropriate orders.  Complete billing information upon completion of procedure.
•    Independently prepare equipment for monitoring by performing necessary calibrations, selecting filter settings, determining appropriate monitoring montage, and entering required patient information.
•    Provide CPAP training by utilizing appropriate patient education materials.  
•    Prepare patients for study by accurately placing recording devices required for procedure.  Utilizes International 10-20 system for EEG electrode placement.  
•    Record study by entering appropriate notations and clinical observations into computer system and on technician worksheet.
•    Identify abnormalities such as apneas, PLM’s, and other sleep disturbances.  Seeks assistance to adjust recording technique to best enhance and provide a clearly interpretable record. 
•    Recognize and respond appropriately to medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events and seizures.
•    Recognize technically inadequate signals and initiate troubleshooting techniques.  Obtain additional assistance as needed.  Appropriately document barriers to resolution.
•    Maintain monitoring equipment in clean and organized condition.
•    Participate in departmental in-services and continuing education.
•    Encourage teamwork through interdepartmental communication and constructive problem resolution.
•    Provide training for new Sleep Technicians and student preceptors.
•    Score sleep records according to department guidelines.
•    Maintain registry in good standing by completing the necessary CEU requirements (10 CEs or equivalent per year) as established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
•    Provides testing information, reassures and relaxes patients, and prepares patients for their procedure.  
•    Provides assistance to all patients as needed.
•    Requires interaction with patients of all ages (pediatric, adult and geriatric).

Qualifications

REQUIRED

•    Certification by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, RPSGT or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
•    BLS CPR certified
•    High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of training program in electroneurodiagnostics.
•    Knowledge of the International 10-20 system of electrode placement.
•    Familiarity with personal computers.
•    At minimum of 12 months prior sleep tech experience.

PREFERRED

•    Bachelor’s Degree or additional training in electroneurodiagnostics, anatomy, or successful completion of certification in allied health school.
•    Prior sleep experience at a facility accredited by the AASM.  
•    At minimum of 18 months prior sleep tech experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.