Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
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Part Time 24 hours/week
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Hours: 5:30pm-6:00am
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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.
Additional Information
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.
