IL Sleep Lab Technician

Job description

Join our Sleep Center team and play a vital role in helping patients identify and manage sleep disorders that impact their overall health and well-being.
As a Sleep Center Technician , you'll work closely with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals to conduct advanced sleep studies, educate patients on sleep health, and support the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of sleep-related conditions. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to utilize your specialized skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.
Shift: PRN
What You'll Do:
• Prepare patients and equipment for a variety of sleep diagnostic procedures.
• Perform sleep studies and monitor patients throughout testing.
• Collect, analyze, and document sleep-related data accurately and efficiently.
• Educate patients and families on sleep study procedures and sleep health.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety, and privacy throughout the testing process.
• Perform post-procedure responsibilities and assist with follow-up processes.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Maintain compliance with all clinical, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience through compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications:
Education & Credentials-
Candidates must possess one of the following credentials:
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Required Certifications:
Must hold one of the following professional certifications:
• American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
• Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Additionally, candidates must possess:
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.

Experience:
• Minimum of one year of experience in polysomnography preferred.