Sleep Technician

Job Overview

The Sleep Technician 1 is an entry‑level role that requires completion of a BRPT accredited sleep education program. The technician receives training and guidance in performing polysomnographic diagnostic and therapeutic testing and analysis to assist sleep clinicians with diagnosing and treating sleep disorders and sleep‑related breathing disorders.

Department:
Sleep Lab.

Job Details: 0.90 FTE; 36 hours/week – eligible for benefits.

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

• Under instruction and close supervision, educate and interact with patients and their families during the course of care; interview patient and family to obtain information needed to complete pre‑test paperwork.
• Participate in the set‑up and calibration of monitoring equipment.
• Under instruction, perform patient set‑up and monitor patient’s physiological response during routine testing, including performing sleep studies in an inpatient setting.
• Assist in the initiation and titration of therapy (supplemental oxygen and/or nasal positive airway pressure) based on physician’s orders and established sleep center protocols, under the guidance of a sleep tech III or sleep specialist.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education.
• Ensure compliance with American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and Children’s Colorado (CHCO) quality standards.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training activities working alongside higher‑level sleep technicians.

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

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $25.95 to $38.93.

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

Children’s Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. Eligible team members may receive an annual base pay increase based on their performance.

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:
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