Polysomnographer
Bloomington, Illinois
Carle Health - 2204 Eastland Dr

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.