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Chief Neuroscience Technologist
Are you a skilled technologist with a passion for neuroscience and sleep medicine? UPMC Altoona is seeking a
Chief Neuroscience Technologist
to lead and support a dynamic team delivering high-quality care in EEG, EMG, and polysomnography. This is your opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient lives.
Schedule & Location
Monday–Friday, between 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Rotating on-call weekends and holidays
Work across UPMC Altoona Hospital and Station Medical Center
Why You’ll Love This Role
Leadership opportunity: Serve as a department lead and mentor
Diverse responsibilities: EEG, EMG, sleep studies, and more
Professional growth: Participate in inspections, evaluations, and standards reviews
Team collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and technologists
Patient-centered care: Help improve lives through advanced diagnostics
What You’ll Do Clinical Excellence
Perform and oversee EEG, EMG, and sleep studies
Apply and calibrate monitoring equipment
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies
Administer medications (if LPN-certified)
Leadership & Oversight
Prepare employee competencies and assist with evaluations
Support departmental standards and inspection readiness
Act as charge tech in manager’s absence
Serve as a certified sleep specialist
Polysomnography Expertise
Score sleep studies and generate detailed reports
Apply and titrate CPAP/BiPAP therapy
Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout testing
Safety & Compliance
Maintain infection control and equipment sterilization
Handle hazardous materials per safety guidelines
Ensure emergency equipment is functional and accessible
What We’re Looking For
Experience in EEG, EMG, and sleep medicine
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification preferred for medication administration
Certified in sleep technology (preferred)
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about neuroscience and want to lead a team that values excellence, compassion, and innovation— we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help shape the future of neurological care at UPMC Altoona.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Chief Neuroscience Technologist
role at
UPMC
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Join UPMC Altoona as a
Chief Neuroscience Technologist
Are you a skilled technologist with a passion for neuroscience and sleep medicine? UPMC Altoona is seeking a
Chief Neuroscience Technologist
to lead and support a dynamic team delivering high-quality care in EEG, EMG, and polysomnography. This is your opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient lives.
Schedule & Location
Monday–Friday, between 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Rotating on-call weekends and holidays
Work across UPMC Altoona Hospital and Station Medical Center
Why You’ll Love This Role
Leadership opportunity: Serve as a department lead and mentor
Diverse responsibilities: EEG, EMG, sleep studies, and more
Professional growth: Participate in inspections, evaluations, and standards reviews
Team collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and technologists
Patient-centered care: Help improve lives through advanced diagnostics
What You’ll Do Clinical Excellence
Perform and oversee EEG, EMG, and sleep studies
Apply and calibrate monitoring equipment
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies
Administer medications (if LPN-certified)
Leadership & Oversight
Prepare employee competencies and assist with evaluations
Support departmental standards and inspection readiness
Act as charge tech in manager’s absence
Serve as a certified sleep specialist
Polysomnography Expertise
Score sleep studies and generate detailed reports
Apply and titrate CPAP/BiPAP therapy
Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout testing
Safety & Compliance
Maintain infection control and equipment sterilization
Handle hazardous materials per safety guidelines
Ensure emergency equipment is functional and accessible
What We’re Looking For
Experience in EEG, EMG, and sleep medicine
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification preferred for medication administration
Certified in sleep technology (preferred)
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about neuroscience and want to lead a team that values excellence, compassion, and innovation— we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help shape the future of neurological care at UPMC Altoona.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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