The University of Chicago Medicine
Polysomnographic Technologist, Full-Time Nights
The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at
UChicago Medicine
as a
Polysomnographic Technologist
in the
Sleep Lab Department.Responsible for the preparation of patients, collection of information pertinent to the test, performance of the requested test, and interpretation of the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problems and/or writing an informal preliminary report.Essential Job FunctionsExplains procedure and prepares patient for requested testObtains relevant information and a patient history from the patient, patients chart or referring physicianPerforms routine polysomnogramsPerforms CPAP/BiPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) titrationsPerforms complex or special montage electroencephalographic or polysomnography recordings during all night evaluationsPerforms the specified test and interprets the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problemsWrites an informal preliminary report for physicians use onlyUses video-monitoring equipment to obtain quality taping of patients nocturnal activityMakes appropriate calibrations to the equipment for standard recordingsKeeps equipment clean and in good operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions and notifies Chief Technologist of any problemsScores sleep records as requiredAssists Supervisor in teaching polysomnographic techniques to the residents and fellowsPlays a role in the general flow and operation of the Sleep Lab including all paperwork (billing, logging, patient files), quality of recordings and patient satisfactionPerforms other duties as requested by senior managementRequired QualificationsMinimum of a High School diploma in addition to a registration certificate in Polysomnographic TechnologyMust be CPR certifiedRegistered Respiratory Therapist will also qualifyMust have knowledge in these areas:CPAP/BiPAPParasomniasMSLTsO2/CO2Preferred QualificationsGraduate from an accredited 2-year program in Electroneuro diagnostics.Minimum of four years experience (including clinical) in the field of sleep disorders.Position DetailsJob Type/FTE: Full-time (0.90FTE)Shift: Nights - 7:00pm - 7:30amUnit/Department: Sleep LabCBA Code: Non-UnionNo Visa Sponsorship AvailableIn this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 36 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work 12hr shifts, from approximately 7:00pm - 7:30am and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) only every other week.Why Join Us:Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at
UChicago Medicine
as a
Polysomnographic Technologist
in the
Sleep Lab Department.Responsible for the preparation of patients, collection of information pertinent to the test, performance of the requested test, and interpretation of the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problems and/or writing an informal preliminary report.Essential Job FunctionsExplains procedure and prepares patient for requested testObtains relevant information and a patient history from the patient, patients chart or referring physicianPerforms routine polysomnogramsPerforms CPAP/BiPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) titrationsPerforms complex or special montage electroencephalographic or polysomnography recordings during all night evaluationsPerforms the specified test and interprets the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problemsWrites an informal preliminary report for physicians use onlyUses video-monitoring equipment to obtain quality taping of patients nocturnal activityMakes appropriate calibrations to the equipment for standard recordingsKeeps equipment clean and in good operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions and notifies Chief Technologist of any problemsScores sleep records as requiredAssists Supervisor in teaching polysomnographic techniques to the residents and fellowsPlays a role in the general flow and operation of the Sleep Lab including all paperwork (billing, logging, patient files), quality of recordings and patient satisfactionPerforms other duties as requested by senior managementRequired QualificationsMinimum of a High School diploma in addition to a registration certificate in Polysomnographic TechnologyMust be CPR certifiedRegistered Respiratory Therapist will also qualifyMust have knowledge in these areas:CPAP/BiPAPParasomniasMSLTsO2/CO2Preferred QualificationsGraduate from an accredited 2-year program in Electroneuro diagnostics.Minimum of four years experience (including clinical) in the field of sleep disorders.Position DetailsJob Type/FTE: Full-time (0.90FTE)Shift: Nights - 7:00pm - 7:30amUnit/Department: Sleep LabCBA Code: Non-UnionNo Visa Sponsorship AvailableIn this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 36 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work 12hr shifts, from approximately 7:00pm - 7:30am and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) only every other week.Why Join Us:Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.