Polysomnographic Technologist

About the Role

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers
Department: Sleep Lab
Schedule: Day shift, Wed - Fri | Part-time
Salary range: $29.77 - $41.50 per hour

Life at Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Study Execution: Perform both basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies, continuously monitoring the patient throughout the process and intervening as necessary to resolve patient or equipment issues.
• Patient Preparation & Education: Prepare the patient and equipment for ordered testing, and interview patients to determine specific sleep disorder issues while clearly explaining testing procedures.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify individual needs, and accurately score, interpret, and report the results of all completed sleep studies.
• Equipment Lifecycle Management: Prepare, calibrate, and maintain all required testing equipment, including performing routine repairs and formally determining and reporting any necessary replacements.

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
  • One or more of the following certifications required within specified timeframes:
    • Polysomnographic Tech (BRPT)
    • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT)
    • Respiratory Care Practitioner
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
    • Sleep Technician (ABSM)
• Education:
  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience
  • OR Associate's degree/Technical degree
  • OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of Polysomnographic Technologist experience