Part-Time Sleep Research Technologist

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory in the Penn State College of Medicine is seeking two part‑time Sleep Research Technologists to conduct sleep studies in research participants with opioid use disorder. The role involves applying and monitoring polysomnography measures at affiliated sites, with travel to Wernersville, PA, and coordination with the team.

Ideal candidates hold RPSGT with 1–2 years' experience or a sleep technologist with at least 2 years’

Qualifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with 1–2 years of experience.
• Sleep technologist without RPSGT but with at least 2 years of experience.
• Own reliable transportation for travel to affiliated sites.

Responsibilities

• Apply and monitor polysomnography measures (EEG, oxygenation, heart rate, respiration).
• Maintain protocol integrity during sleep studies.
• Communicate effectively with the research team.

Skills

RPSGT with 1–2 years

Sleep technologist with 2+ years

Reliable transportation

Job description

Part‑Time Sleep Research Technologist

The Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Penn State College of Medicine is recruiting two part‑time Sleep Research Technologists to conduct sleep studies in research participants/patients with opioid use disorder. Primary responsibilities include applying and monitoring polysomnography measures (EEG, blood oxygenation, heart rate, respiration), maintaining protocol integrity, and communicating effectively with the research team.

Work Hours

Part‑time, PRN. Travel to Caron Treatment Center in Wernersville, PA. No overnight monitoring. Schedules align with participant availability (Monday–Sunday, 8 p.m.–12 a.m.), typically 4 hours per patient. Hourly compensation includes travel time; no separate travel expense reimbursement.

Work Location

Caron Treatment Center, Wernersville, PA.

Qualifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with 1–2 years of experience, or
• Sleep technologist without RPSGT but with at least 2 years of experience.
• Own reliable transportation for travel to affiliated sites.

Clearances

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.