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OSF HealthCare

Polysomnographic Technician Trainee

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What they do

A Sleep Laboratory Technician, also known as a polysomnographic technician, performs tests and collects data on patients with sleep disorders. Responsible for giving patients explanations of the impending sleep tests and procedures, preparing equipment for the procedures, recording activities and analyzing results - all while working under the advisement of a clinical director and/or sleep technologist.

$67,635 / year median in Illinois

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Polysomnographic Technician Trainee OSF HealthCare - 3.4 Peoria, IL Job Details Full-time $20.41 - $24.01 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Patient comfort BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Patient interaction Patient education
Full Job Description Total Rewards:
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $20.41 - $24.01/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY
: A Polysomnographic Trainee develops competency in and performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under clinical guidance of a Polysomnographic Technologist. Collaborates with the Medical Director, Leadership, staff and patients to achieve optimal efficiency and success in sleep disorder function testing and scoring.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:
High school diploma or
GED License/Certifications:
BLS certified or obtained within 6 months of hire
Experience:
Interpersonal skills necessary to explain procedures to patient to alleviate their apprehensions and gain their cooperation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:
An associate's degree in an allied healthcare field (respiratory care or neurodiagnostics).
Experience:
6 months of direct patient care
Other Skills and Knowledge:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit(s) or by their department. This requires that the incumbent demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of the patient population served. Analytical skills necessary to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative statistical data and conduct diagnostic procedures. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.