Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

A Polysomnographic Technologist II has passed examination and obtained an RPSGT credential by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists(BRPT). They perform all duties of Sleep Technologist I. This position performs comprehensive sleep testing analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., and/or PH.D) or designee. They complete administrative tasks as well as technical duties. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities.

*This is a per diem part-time position on the evening shift*

Essential Job Functions:

• Scores sleep/wake stages and scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.

• Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.

• Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and applies policy.

• Maintain continuing education requirements for credential by reviewing literature and attending continuing education meeting and seminars.

• Regularly Inspects and maintains sleep study related equipment and inventory.

• Participate in the quality assurance program.

• Respond to sleep patients' procedural-related inquires by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center protocols.

• Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment. Selects amplifier settings, obtains quality data, and analyzes data during recordings.

• Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.

• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)

• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

• Assists with onboarding of new Polysomnographic Technologists.

• Participates as educator for internal Lurie Sleep Training Program.

• Performs other job functions as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).

• Current CPR or BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.

• Demonstrated effective written and spoken communication skills.

• Complies with the standards of conduct from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Preferred Requirements:

• Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) by Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

• Two years of college or 3-5 years of experience performing polysomnography

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move machines and patients weighing in excess of 25 pounds.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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