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Polysomnographic Tech

Prime Healthcare, Kankakee, Illinois, United States, 60901

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Responsibilities

The Polysomnographic Technologist performs all Sleep Disorder Center procedures, including but not limited to sleep data analysis and report generation, diagnostic polysomnograms, CPAP, Bi level and/or oxygen titration polysomnograms, and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, in a manner consistent with community and national standards. Assists the Sleep Center supervisor/manager/director in daily operations of the sleep Disorder Center, including but not limited to scheduling, answering phones, and other duties as directed by the manager or director. May be responsible for staff education and training as needed. Safely manages the environment of care while providing quality services for all customers. Provides physical and supportive care and sleep related health education to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Current Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification (RPSGT) from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or a state licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current. One (1) year technical experience working in a sleep lab/center preferred. Experience scoring sleep studies, preferred. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or respiratory therapy program preferred. Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $26.93 to $27.98. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status

Per Diem Shift

Variable Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Mary's Kankakee is an equal employment opportunity employer. Saint Mary's Kankakee prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Saint Mary's Kankakee also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.