Polysomnographer
Bloomington, IL
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,987/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Polysomno Technologist
Location: Bloomington, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 4 x 10-hour shifts (40 hours per week)
Role Summary
A sleep (polysomnographic) technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in-center and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive patient care. The technologist provides sleep-related education and support to patients and families, performs the duties of a sleep technician, and provides general oversight of other sleep center staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Document patient arrival, interactions, and consent; verify testing orders, insurance, and prior authorization; and review patient history for medical necessity.
- Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and education.
- Prepare patients for testing, select equipment per order, and document routine observations during testing.
- Perform equipment and physiologic calibrations, monitor data quality, and follow "Lights On" procedures to verify data integrity and documentation.
- Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events (respiratory, cardiac, limb movements, arousals) using accepted guidelines, and generate accurate reports.
- Perform ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing) and follow protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT).
- Clean and disinfect equipment, maintain infection and quality control per policy, and provide age-specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab.
- Support quality and performance improvement initiatives and assist with testing supplies and department tasks.
Required Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of polysomnographer experience, obtained within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
- Associate's degree in polysomnographic technology, or completion of a certificate program in polysomnographic technology.
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Bloomington, IL
As a Travel Polysomnography Tech in Bloomington, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Bloomington, IL is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
- Average summer highs in Bloomington, IL reach around 85°F, while winter lows drop to about 17°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Bloomington, IL and can be found relatively easily.
- Bloomington, IL is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Bloomington, IL has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses in the winter.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bloomington, IL offers a variety of activities including restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor recreational opportunities such as golf courses, skating rinks, and trails for jogging and cycling.
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