Sleep Tech Trainee UPMC Memorial

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Sleep Center is seeking a Sleep Technician Trainee to support patient care during sleep studies while in the ASTEP program. You will work under supervision of a Registered Sleep Technologist to prepare patients, educate them on procedures, and score sleep studies.

Responsibilities include performing treatments, stocking supplies, cleaning equipment and rooms, and completing required training and monthly evaluations as part of ongoing competency development.

Qualifications

• Must enroll and complete ASTEP within 1 year of hire.
• Strong patient care and communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of sleep professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for sleep testing
• Educate patients on sleep lab testing procedure
• Analyze and score sleep studies
• Perform therapeutic treatments and interventions
• Inventory and restock lab supplies
• Clean equipment and patient rooms
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complete monthly ISR as a training scorer. Attend monthly staff meeting and required department/facility training.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

ASTEP program enrollment

Job description

Purpose:

Under the supervision of physicians and in the presence of a Registered Sleep Technologist (RPSGT, or RRT-SDS, or RST), the Sleep Technician Trainee is responsible for performing patient care duties and providing customer service to clients of the sleep center, while completing the ASTEP program and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities:

• Must enroll and complete the ASTEP program within 1 year of hire.
• • Prepare patients for sleep testing
  • Educate patients on sleep lab testing procedure
  • Analyze and score sleep studies
  • Perform therapeutic treatments and interventions
  • Inventory and restock lab supplies
  • Clean equipment and patient rooms
  • Performs other duties as assigned
• Complete monthly ISR as a training scorer.Attend monthly staff meeting and required department/facility training.Performs duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.