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Form of workExpected pay for this position is $26.46 - $31.13/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Polysomnographic Technologist works collectively with the Medical Director, Leadership, staff and patients to achieve optimal efficiency and success in sleep disorder testing and scoring. Performs comprehensive sleep testing / analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Leader, Medical Director, or designee. Provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Must meet one of the following requirements:
- Successful completion of an accredited educational program with an associate’s degree in an allied health field.
- Completion of six months experience as a sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
- Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent.
- 6 months clinical experience working as an EEG Tech
Other Licenses/Certifications:
- Must obtain one of the following within 24 months of hire.
- Certification extensions may be granted up to an extra 12 months if approved by leadership and there is a business need to do so.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist – (RPSGT), Registry in sleep technology through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Sleep Disorders Specialty – SDS Registered Sleep Technologist – RST registered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
Other skills/knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- An associate’s degree in an allied healthcare field (respiratory care or neuro-diagnostics).
Other skills/knowledge:
- Analytical skills necessary to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative statistical data and conduct diagnostic procedures.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to explain procedures to patient to alleviate their apprehensions and gain their cooperation
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
