Sleep & EEG Trainee

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is seeking a Sleep Trainee to develop competency in basic sleep testing procedures and related interventions under the direct supervision of a sleep technician or sleep technologist.

The role includes training in electrode placement, EEG/PSG basics, and completing CEUs upon program completion. During training, you will aim to perform routine EEG, AMBU & LTM hookups, and pass a measurement assessment test with associated EEG/SLEEP

Qualifications

• Must maintain all competencies and trainings required for role.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED or relevant experience.
• Certifications: A-Step or END program within 1 year of hire, BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop competency in and perform basic sleep testing procedures.
• Work under direct supervision of a sleep technician or sleep technologist.
• Complete training in electrode placement and EEG/PSG basics.
• Pass measurement assessment test and complete related CEUs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Reasoning skills

Listening skills

Medical terminology

MS Office

Multiline telephone

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

A-Step accredited sleep technologist education program

Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program within 1 year of hire

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.

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