Sleep Technician Trainee. - (260008A2)
Sleep technology is a high demand field with an importance that goes well beyond the screen of a monitor. Sleep technologists run the advanced diagnostics that keep patients breathing safely through the night, uncovering hidden sleep disorders before they turn into critical medical emergencies.. The Sleep Tech Trainee Program at University Hospitals is an AASM-accredited A-STEP Introductory program which offers a combination of classroom-based education, and hands on training, to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a Sleep Tech. Placement assignments will vary, and occasional travel may be required through the UH system. Preferences for placement are considered but not guaranteed.Placement locations include Cleveland Medical Center, Beachwood Medical Center, Elyria Medical Center St. John's Medical Center, Parma Medical Center, and Samaritan.Shifts may vary; however most opportunities include a combination of Evenings and/or Nights.Classroom training will occur during first shift, with evenings/nights requirements starting after the classroom portion of the training is complete.What You Will DoThe Sleep Tech Trainee position is an entry level position for training in the performance of all routine and specialized sleep testing. A sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. The sleep trainee works under direct supervision of a polysomnography technologist. Trainee will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze data during recordings, and ensure information obtained is valid and interpretable. Trainee will become familiar with various equipment and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Trainee will learn to assess patient's status and identify each patient's requirements relative to their age specific needs. Trainee will demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior, develop proper communication skills within the healthcare environment, and pursue professional growth within the field. Trainee will participate in all didactic and clinical aspects of required sleep technologist training program.Additional Responsibilities
Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients/families, physicians, coworkers and other customers.Complete supplemental didactic training as assigned.Attends departmental staff and in-service meetings as required.Learns to set up patients and perform sleep tests under supervision of an Polysomnography Technologist until deemed competent to perform tests independently by the Supervisor, and/or Manager.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education:High School Equivalent / GED (Required)Associate's Degree (Preferred)Work Experience:1+ years direct patient care experience (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:MATH APTITUDE (Required proficiency)MECHANICAL ABILITY/MANUAL DEXTERITY (Required proficiency)GOOD WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS (Required proficiency)MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (Preferred proficiency)Licenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)Physical Demands:Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently up to 50 lbsCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbsPushing Frequently up to 50 lbsPulling Frequently up to 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements:Travel may be required to assigned sites
: United States-Ohio-Cleveland
11100 Euclid Avenue
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland 44106
: Technician / Patient Care
: CMC_Operations
: Full-time
: Regular - ShiftVariable
: Standard
: Entry Level
: No
Remote Work: No
: Sep 4, 2026, 4:00:00 AM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
