Chief Neuroscience Technologist

UPMC • Altoona, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Experience in EEG, EMG, and sleep medicine
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Current licensure by the commonwealth of Pa. as a Licensed Practical Nurse or graduate of an EEG/EP school.
• (1 year training in an allied health field would be considered)
• Certification in CPR
• Registered in EEG Registered or registry eligible in Sleep Medicine
• 5 years experience performing EEG
• Documented sleep experience
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification preferred for medication administration
• Certified in sleep technology (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee EEG, EMG, and sleep studies
• Apply and calibrate monitoring equipment
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies
• Administer medications (if LPN-certified)
• 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
• Score sleep studies and generate detailed reports
• Apply and titrate CPAP/BiPAP therapy
• Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout testing
• Maintain infection control and equipment sterilization
• Handle hazardous materials per safety guidelines
• Ensure emergency equipment is functional and accessible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees