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Sleep Technologist

UPMC

Sewickley, PAFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Sewickley, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) CertificationCPRCertified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) Or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a Sleep Technologist. The Sleep Technologist conducts in-center and out-of-center sleep studies, therapeutic interventions, and patient education under the supervision of the Lead Sleep Technologist and in collaboration with administrative and medical management. This full-time position works night shifts, three days a week, at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Main Campus in Lawrenceville and the Children's North Sleep Lab in Wexford.

Key focus areas include Prepare for sleep studies by reviewing patient charts and verifying orders, Set up sleep studies, including electrode and sensor application per AASM guidelines, and Conduct sleep studies with a focus on quality and patient care.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) Certification, and CPR Certification. Important skills include Sleep Study Procedures and Sleep Study Equipment. Preferred (not required): Conduct In-Center Sleep Studies, Conduct Out-Of-Center Sleep Studies, Therapeutic Interventions, and Patient Education.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sleep Study ProceduresSleep Study EquipmentConduct in-Center Sleep StudiesConduct Out-of-Center Sleep StudiesTherapeutic InterventionsPatient EducationReview Patient ChartsVerify OrdersElectrode and Sensor ApplicationAASM GuidelinesQuality Patient CareAnalyze Sleep StudiesScore Sleep StudiesRoutine Equipment MaintenanceInventory ManagementScoring CompetencyAASM ISR Requirements

Qualifications

High School DiplomaRegistered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) CertificationCPRCertified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Act 31 ClearanceAct 33 ClearanceAct 34 ClearanceAct 73 ClearanceGraduate of Polysomnography Program Accredited by CAAHEP or CoARC

Full job description

Join our team as a Full-Time Sleep Technologist!

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Sleep Technologist to work at the Children's Main Campus in Lawrenceville and at the Children's North Sleep Lab in Wexford. This position will work night shifts, 3 days a week, 5:45pm to 6:00am.

This position offers a sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 in exchange of a 2-year work commitment with UPMC.

The Sleep Technologist role operates under the supervision of the Lead Sleep Technologist and in collaboration with administrative and medical management. The ideal candidate will be skilled in conducting both in-center and out-of-center sleep studies, therapeutic interventions, and patient education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare for sleep studies by reviewing patient charts and verifying orders.

  • Set up sleep studies, including electrode and sensor application per AASM guidelines.

  • Conduct sleep studies with a focus on quality and patient care.

  • Analyze and score sleep studies accurately.

  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and inventory management.

  • Ensure scoring competency through monthly AASM ISR requirements.

  • High School Diploma required.

  • Graduate of a Polysomnography Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) preferred.

  • Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) certification required.

  • Strong understanding of sleep study procedures and equipment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Clearances with Renewal:

  • Act 31, 33, 34, & 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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