Sleep Technician

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Sleep Technician 1 for the Sleep Lab. This entry-level role provides training in polysomnographic diagnostic and therapeutic testing to assist sleep clinicians with diagnosing sleep disorders and related breathing conditions.

The position offers 0.90 FTE (36 hours/week) with 3x12 hour overnight shifts from 7pm to 7:30am, no holidays. Eligibility for benefits and relocation assistance may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a BRPT accredited sleep education program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 6 months.
• Must obtain RPSGT or RRT-SDS credential within 18 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Educates and interacts with patients and families under supervision; completes pre-test paperwork.
• Participates in set up and calibration of monitoring equipment.
• Performs patient set-up and monitors patient response during routine testing; sleep studies in inpatient settings.
• Assists in initiation and titration of therapy based on physician orders and center protocols.
• Builds strong relationships with multidisciplinary providers to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient education

Monitors signals

Team communication

Education

BRPT accredited sleep education program

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

For this position it is a requirement that you have completed a BRPT accredited sleep education program.

The Sleep Technician 1 is an entry level role, receiving training and guidance in the performance of polysomnographic diagnostic and therapeutic testing and analysis to assist sleep clinicians with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and sleep related breathing disorders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Department: Sleep Lab

Job Details: .90 FTE; 36 hours/week - eligible for benefits

Shift Details: 3x12 hour overnight shifts from 7pm - 7:30am. No holidays.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under instruction and close supervision, educates and interacts with patients and their families during the course of care; interviews patient and family to obtain information needed to complete pre-test paperwork.
• Participates in the set up and calibration of monitoring equipment.
• Under instruction, performs patient set-up and monitors patient's physiological response during routine testing. Including performing sleep studies in in-patient setting.
• Assists in the initiation and titrate therapy (supplemental oxygen and/or nasal positive airway pressure) based upon physician's orders and established sleep center protocols. Under the guidance of a sleep tech III or sleep specialist
• Build and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education.
• Ensures compliance with American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and Children's Colorado (CHCO) quality standards.
• Participates in on-the-job training activities working alongside higher level sleep technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION- High School Diploma or equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Completion of a BRPT accredited sleep education program is required.
• CERTIFICATION(S) - Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 6 months.
• LICENSURE - Must obtain RPSGT or RRT-SDS credential within 18 months of start date.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $28.34 to $42.51

Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates if relocating from 100 miles or greater. Conditions may apply.

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Estimated Close Date10/30/2026