Chief Neuroscience Technologist

Role summary

Chief Neuroscience Technologist is a role at UPMC in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-18. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Chief Neuroscience Technologist

Company

UPMC

Location

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Healthcare Support

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-10-18

Job description

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.

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

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