Sleep Lab Technologist Outpatient Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? The Registered Sleep Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This position performs all aspects of overnight polysomnograms, including CPAP/Bi-PAP titrations. A Registered Sleep Technologist must have achieved competency in the following areas: Independently prepare patients for and perform diagnostic polysomnograms. Independently perform CPAP and Bi-PAP titrations according to national standards and departmental guidelines. Includes ability to articulate indications for administration of humidification. Demonstrate knowledge of indications (and procedure for obtaining orders) for administration of oxygen. Demonstrate the ability to score and process sleep records. This position works closely with other members of the NTC/SDC staff, including physicians.

Responsibilities

• Completes all required paperwork before study is performed, including consent, relevant patient history, questionnaires, etc.
• Clarify unclear or inappropriate orders.
• Complete billing information upon completion of procedure.
• Independently prepare equipment for monitoring by performing necessary calibrations, selecting filter settings, determining appropriate monitoring montage, and entering required patient information.
• Provide CPAP training by utilizing appropriate patient education materials.
• Prepare patients for study by accurately placing recording devices required for procedure.
• Utilizes International 10-20 system for EEG electrode placement.
• Record study by entering appropriate notations and clinical observations into computer system and on technician worksheet.
• Identify abnormalities such as apneas, PLM’s, and other sleep disturbances.