IL Sleep Lab Technician

Deaconess Health System

  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    As a Sleep Center Technician, you'll work closely with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals to conduct advanced sleep studies, educate patients on sleep health, and support the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of sleep-related conditions. Join our Sleep Center team and play a vital role in helping patients identify and manage sleep disorders that impact their overall health and well-being.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMount Vernon, IL

    Description

    Join our Sleep Center team and play a vital role in helping patients identify and manage sleep disorders that impact their overall health and well-being.

    As a Sleep Center Technician, you'll work closely with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals to conduct advanced sleep studies, educate patients on sleep health, and support the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of sleep-related conditions. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to utilize your specialized skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.

    Shift: PRN

    What You'll Do:

    • Prepare patients and equipment for a variety of sleep diagnostic procedures.
    • Perform sleep studies and monitor patients throughout testing.
    • Collect, analyze, and document sleep-related data accurately and efficiently.
    • Educate patients and families on sleep study procedures and sleep health.
    • Ensure patient comfort, safety, and privacy throughout the testing process.
    • Perform post-procedure responsibilities and assist with follow-up processes.
    • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
    • Maintain compliance with all clinical, safety, and regulatory standards.
    • Contribute to a positive patient experience through compassionate, patient-centered care.

    Qualifications:

    Education & Credentials-

    Candidates must possess one of the following credentials:

    • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
    • Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
    • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

    Required Certifications:

    Must hold one of the following professional certifications:

    • American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
    • Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
    • Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
    • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
    • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
    • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
    • National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

    Additionally, candidates must possess:

    • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of one year of experience in polysomnography preferred.

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