Polysomnographic Technologist presso Quincy Medical Group

Location: Quincy, IL
Pay Range: $21.60 - $32.40 per hour | Based on Relevant Experience
Schedule: Full-time, Sunday through Friday, 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM. Enjoy a 3-day workweek with 12-hour shifts (specific days vary week to week).

About the Role

Are you looking to start a career in healthcare? As a Polysomnographic Technician, you'll play a vital role in helping patients achieve better sleep and overall health. In this position, you'll learn how to conduct sleep studies, operate specialized equipment, and work alongside experienced professionals. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and grow!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in healthcare who wants to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while gaining hands-on experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Learn to collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to ensure each patient receives personalized care.
• Prepare and calibrate sleep study equipment, ensuring it's ready for use.
• Monitor sleep studies and adjust settings to ensure accurate results.
• Implement therapeutic interventions such as CPAP or oxygen therapy with proper guidance.
• Learn to interpret sleep study data, including scoring sleep/wake stages and identifying clinical events.
• Perform routine care and maintenance of equipment.
• Stay engaged in continuing education to grow your skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • Completion of, or willingness to enroll in a polysomnography program (less than one year in duration)
  • Interest in gaining hands-on experience as a trainee with opportunities for career advancement.

OR

• • Minimum of 6 months of experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
  • Eligibility for the RPSGT exam per AASM guidelines within one year of employment.
• Certifications:
  • CPR certification (can be obtained during onboarding).

Benefits & Compensation

• Core Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including 100% medical coverage (after deductible) with QMG providers.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support your educational goals.
• Paid Time Off: 17 frontloaded PTO days, 6 paid holidays, and 5 paid volunteer days.
• Parental Benefits: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, childcare assistance, and financial benefits for adoption and surrogacy.
• Financial Perks: Bi-weekly 401(k) employer match and access to earned wages before payday through the Instant Pay Benefit.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a well-established healthcare group while developing your skills and starting a fulfilling career.

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future in healthcare!

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Sleep Center Supervisor and clinical direction of the pulmonary physicians who are diplomats of the ABSM. The technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes polysomnography, diagnostic, therapeutic services, and education. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of professional and courteous patient care. Has the ability to complete administrative tasks as well as technical duties. Will know established policies and procedures and be willing and able to assist in development and/ or modification.

• Gather & review patient information -histories, medications, procedure request and study protocol
• Explain procedures and orient patient to sleep lab
• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary
• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting
• Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data
• Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values
• Perform polysomnographic data acquisition
• Document routine observations
• Implement appropriate interventions
• Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process
• Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages and clinical events
• Generate accurate reports
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations & guidelines
• Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluations
• All other duties as assigned

• Successful completion of an accredited polysomnographic program leading to an associate’s degree with emphasis on polysomnography
• Successful completion of an accredited polysomnographic program with emphasis on polysomnography or completion of  ASTEP Program
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists required OR Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) upon hire with RPSGT obtained within 6 months of hire
• BLS certification required
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a Polysomnographic Technician preferred.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $22.00-33.35, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.