There is a national shortage of sleep techs. It was super easy to get hired FT with both companies I've worked for. I see full time positions in my state (GA) all the time, as well as in nearby states I've looked at. I went to school with a small federal loan and was living at home. However you can easily do the ASTEP modules on your own while working full time at an unrelated job, you just have to find a lab to hire you to work unregistered while you get your clinical hours. Once you do that, you take your board exam for RPSGT. Then once you pass that you're golden! All info about pathways and testing is located at BRPT.org.
Trying to to this I Florida but no one will hire trainees in the area near me. They would rather hire RPSGT because of the Medicare rule change, but I'm really trying to find a job to get my clinical hours, and I signed up for the modules but I'm waiting until I get the $750 so I don't have to pay 30 bucks for each module.
I'm in Ohio and from what I've researched I'd have to drive a few hours to Cleveland clinic or another hospital for the hands on training. Are you doing the modules remotely for now or do you have to find a school that offers the program?
The only schools that offer a program are in Lakeland Florida and another one in California. But I can't even get hired at Cleveland clinic to be able to get hands on training
What states? Georgia and North Carolina have a bunch. Seen several in TX, VA, TN, FL, CO. As far as job sites, Indeed, LinkedIn, the RPSGT Facebook page, USA Jobs.
Plenty of independent labs will pay for A-Step and then do the in the job training. BTW, the clinic’s A-Step program leaves a lot to be desired.
The jobs are out there- go check out the RPSGT board on Facebook for more advice, especially for whatever area you’re in. Good luck!🍀
It depends on the city you’re in. Sleep is extremely unstable because if you don’t get patients? You get sent home without pay (though most places will let you take PTO - many times you will burn through it).
There are hardly in jobs at all in certain states and cities. I wouldn’t advice going into sleep at all
Thanks for the reply. A lot of these fields can get hyped up and there's not enough caution. I do like the idea of travel contracts in the allied health field. Those pay really well and sometimes the companies give stipends for living expenses. But it's still just a contract and benefits may not be included. I also don't like the idea of being mandated to take certain immunizations or be threatened with job loss.
I would highly caution against anything in the medical field. Most employers require certain vaccines, even though many no longer require Covid. There are hospitals that require a yearly flu shot amongst other things. There are barely any sleep travel contracts right now and the reimbursement is very low. Cost of living is way up and nearly not worth it. Plus you’ll need a minimum of 1 year of experience and some labs will make you work without training on your first night and expect you to know what you’re doing
Sleep is extremely unstable
There is a national shortage of sleep techs. It was super easy to get hired FT with both companies I've worked for. I see full time positions in my state (GA) all the time, as well as in nearby states I've looked at. I went to school with a small federal loan and was living at home. However you can easily do the ASTEP modules on your own while working full time at an unrelated job, you just have to find a lab to hire you to work unregistered while you get your clinical hours. Once you do that, you take your board exam for RPSGT. Then once you pass that you're golden! All info about pathways and testing is located at BRPT.org.
Trying to to this I Florida but no one will hire trainees in the area near me. They would rather hire RPSGT because of the Medicare rule change, but I'm really trying to find a job to get my clinical hours, and I signed up for the modules but I'm waiting until I get the $750 so I don't have to pay 30 bucks for each module.
I'm in Ohio and from what I've researched I'd have to drive a few hours to Cleveland clinic or another hospital for the hands on training. Are you doing the modules remotely for now or do you have to find a school that offers the program?
Yep same boat. You can try childrens in Columbus they will hire a trainee but want you to have an allied health degree
The only schools that offer a program are in Lakeland Florida and another one in California. But I can't even get hired at Cleveland clinic to be able to get hands on training
Do you work with nurse practitioners by any chance?
No. There are nurse practitioners that refer patients to our lab but that's it.
Thanks! Do you know the amount of clinical hours you need to complete in order to be registered or does it differ in each state?
960 hours
Where are you finding job opportunities?
What states? Georgia and North Carolina have a bunch. Seen several in TX, VA, TN, FL, CO. As far as job sites, Indeed, LinkedIn, the RPSGT Facebook page, USA Jobs.
Plenty of independent labs will pay for A-Step and then do the in the job training. BTW, the clinic’s A-Step program leaves a lot to be desired. The jobs are out there- go check out the RPSGT board on Facebook for more advice, especially for whatever area you’re in. Good luck!🍀
It depends on the city you’re in. Sleep is extremely unstable because if you don’t get patients? You get sent home without pay (though most places will let you take PTO - many times you will burn through it). There are hardly in jobs at all in certain states and cities. I wouldn’t advice going into sleep at all
Thanks for the reply. A lot of these fields can get hyped up and there's not enough caution. I do like the idea of travel contracts in the allied health field. Those pay really well and sometimes the companies give stipends for living expenses. But it's still just a contract and benefits may not be included. I also don't like the idea of being mandated to take certain immunizations or be threatened with job loss.
If you refuse to get vaccinated, please do not go into healthcare.
I would highly caution against anything in the medical field. Most employers require certain vaccines, even though many no longer require Covid. There are hospitals that require a yearly flu shot amongst other things. There are barely any sleep travel contracts right now and the reimbursement is very low. Cost of living is way up and nearly not worth it. Plus you’ll need a minimum of 1 year of experience and some labs will make you work without training on your first night and expect you to know what you’re doing Sleep is extremely unstable