The University of Chicago Medicine
Polysomnographic Technician, Full-Time Nights
The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at
UChicago Medicine
as a
Polysomnographic Technician
in the
Sleep Lab Department.
The
Polysomnographic Technician
is 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 Functions
Explains procedure and prepares patient for requested test.
Obtains relevant information and a patient history from the patient, patient’s chart or referring physician.
Performs routine polysomnograms.
Performs CPAP/BiPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) titrations.
Performs complex or special montage electroencephalographic or polysomnography recordings during all night evaluations.
Performs the specified test and interprets the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problems.
Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions and notifies Chief Technologist of any problems.
Plays a role in the general flow and operation of the Sleep Lab including all paperwork (billing, logging, patient files), quality of recordings and patient satisfaction.
Performs other duties as requested by senior management.
Required Qualifications
CPR Certified
Minimum of a High School diploma in addition to a registration certificate in Polysomnographic Technology
RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) or RST (Registered Sleep Technologist) certification within one year of hire
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.90FTE)
Shift: Nights - 7:00pm - 7:30am
Unit/Department: Sleep Lab
CBA Code: Non-Union
No Visa Sponsorship Available
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work 12hr shift, 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.
Must comply with UCMC’s 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.
Why Join Us
We’ve 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. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
________
Bring your career to the next level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront.
University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:
www.uchospitals.edu/jobs
The University of Chicago Medical Center 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.
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Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at
UChicago Medicine
as a
Polysomnographic Technician
in the
Sleep Lab Department.
The
Polysomnographic Technician
is 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 Functions
Explains procedure and prepares patient for requested test.
Obtains relevant information and a patient history from the patient, patient’s chart or referring physician.
Performs routine polysomnograms.
Performs CPAP/BiPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) titrations.
Performs complex or special montage electroencephalographic or polysomnography recordings during all night evaluations.
Performs the specified test and interprets the recording for the purpose of informing a physician of critical problems.
Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions and notifies Chief Technologist of any problems.
Plays a role in the general flow and operation of the Sleep Lab including all paperwork (billing, logging, patient files), quality of recordings and patient satisfaction.
Performs other duties as requested by senior management.
Required Qualifications
CPR Certified
Minimum of a High School diploma in addition to a registration certificate in Polysomnographic Technology
RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) or RST (Registered Sleep Technologist) certification within one year of hire
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.90FTE)
Shift: Nights - 7:00pm - 7:30am
Unit/Department: Sleep Lab
CBA Code: Non-Union
No Visa Sponsorship Available
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work 12hr shift, 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.
Must comply with UCMC’s 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.
Why Join Us
We’ve 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. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
________
Bring your career to the next level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront.
University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:
www.uchospitals.edu/jobs
The University of Chicago Medical Center 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.
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