Sleep & EEG Trainee

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, affiliated with Tower Health, is seeking a sleep trainee to learn and perform basic sleep testing procedures under direct supervision.

The trainee will gain competency in EEG and sleep-related procedures, complete 50 routine PSGs, and earn CEUs, with training in international electrode placement and EEG software.

This role is part of the Tower Health network in Philadelphia, offering exposure to a leading pediatric sleep program.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• A-Step or END Program within 1 year of hire
• BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Develop competency in sleep testing procedures.
• Perform routine sleep tests under supervision of a sleep technician or technologist.
• Complete required CEUs and EEG/Sleep competencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Listening skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A-Step or END program within 1 year

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

A sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. The sleep trainee works under direct supervision of a sleep technician or a sleep technologist. Successfully complete training in international 10 to 20 system electrode placement, learn knowledge in brain functions, EEG software competency and complete total of 50 routine PSG, able to perform ROUTINE EEG, AMBU & LTM hook up and unhooks. At the end of the training, the trainee will successfully pass the measurement assessment test & associated EEG/SLEEP competencies and complete 10 SLEEP and/or EEG related CEU's.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-Step) OR Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program within 1 year of hire
• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player

Overview

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour