Polysomnographic Technician Apprentice

Cleveland Clinic

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. News and World Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Polysomnographic Technician Apprentice functions as a trainee and follows established policies and procedures to support functions essential to the operations of the Sleep Lab. The Polysomnographic Technician Apprentice will receive training and instruction to perform polysomnographic testing. The apprenticeship program will help build, develop, and train aspiring individuals into a successful healthcare career. The apprenticeship is slated to start Monday, March 23 2026. Hours Night shift M-F 6pm – 7am, If at Main Campus. 3 – 13 hour shifts, Sunday – Tuesday, or Wednesday to Friday.. Location: Initial training may be at Main Campus. Additional coverage and flexibility is needed and a home base close to home is at least attempted by management. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association required upon hire or to be obtained within 6-months of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires full range of body motion including standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients.
• Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
• Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading either to an Associate's degree or certificate with an emphasis on polysomnography.
• Minimum six months direct patient care experience preferred.
• One year healthcare-related post-secondary education may substitute for stated experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and equipment for ordered testing.
• Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Performs and documents testing.
• Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Scores, interprets and reports results of sleep studies.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees