Sleep Technologist

7 days ago

Pittsburgh, PA, United States UPMC Senior Communities Full time
Join Our Team, Patient Care Technician with Sleep Lab Career Path

Are you a Patient Care Technician looking to expand your skills and explore a specialized area of healthcare? This opportunity allows you to train in our Sleep Lab, gaining hands-on experience that can lead to a future role as a Sleep Technologist.

You'll work under the direct supervision of the lead sleep technologist, collaborating closely with department administration and medical management. Through on-the-job training (OJT), you'll learn both core patient care responsibilities and advanced sleep study procedures.

Why This Role?
  • Paid Training & Career Ladder Advancement
  • Tuition Assistance & Comprehensive Benefits
  • Flexible Night Shifts (7:30 PM-5:30 AM or 8:00 PM-6:00 AM)
  • Every Other Weekend Schedule
  • Make a meaningful impact by improving patient health and quality of life.
What You'll Do and Learn
  • Patient Care Skills: Vital signs monitoring, patient safety, infection control.
  • Sleep Lab Techniques: Electrode and sensor setup per AASM guidelines, CPAP/Oxygen titration, polysomnography testing.
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Conduct and score sleep studies, maintain competency with AASM ISR requirements.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain devices, manage inventory.
  • Patient Education: Explain procedures and promote sleep health awareness.
Ideal Candidate
  • Currently working as a PCT or interested in patient care.
  • Passionate about healthcare and eager to specialize in sleep medicine.
  • Comfortable working night shifts and weekends.
Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a Sleep Technologist

Responsibilities:
  • Preparation: Review patient charts, testing orders, and ensure proper identification.
  • Setup: Apply electrodes and sensors per AASM guidelines, explaining procedures to patients.
  • Procedure Execution: Conduct in-center and out-of-center sleep studies, focusing on quality and patient care.
  • Analysis: Analyze and score sleep studies.
  • Maintenance: Clean equipment and rooms, perform routine maintenance, and manage inventory of lab supplies.
  • Competency: Maintain scoring competency by completing monthly AASM ISR requirements.
  • Compliance: Adhere to department policies and perform other assigned duties.
Qualifications:
  • HS graduate required.
  • Graduate from an education program in polysomnography accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
  • Sleep credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT), the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST).
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
    BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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