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How much do sleep technician trainee jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for sleep technician trainee in Riverside, CA is $39,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31,300.00 and $43,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sleep technician trainee?

To thrive as a Sleep Technician Trainee, you need a basic understanding of human physiology, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with post-secondary coursework in health sciences preferred. Familiarity with polysomnography equipment, EEG machines, and specialized sleep study software is beneficial, and many positions require or encourage obtaining the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential. Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to follow precise protocols help trainees work effectively with patients and alongside professional staff. These abilities are crucial for ensuring accurate sleep study data collection, patient comfort, and maintaining safety standards in a clinical setting.

What are the typical duties and work environment for a sleep technician trainee?

As a Sleep Technician Trainee, you'll primarily assist in conducting overnight sleep studies, monitoring patients using specialized equipment, and recording physiological data under the supervision of experienced technicians or technologists. The work environment is usually a hospital sleep lab or an outpatient clinic, where much of your shift takes place during the evening or overnight hours. You'll interact directly with patients to prepare them for sleep tests, apply sensors, and troubleshoot equipment as needed. Collaboration with physicians, technologists, and nursing staff is common, making good teamwork and communication skills especially valuable. Over time, as you gain experience and complete required certifications, you may advance to more independent roles with greater responsibility.

What is a sleep technician trainee?

A Sleep Technician Trainee is an entry-level position where individuals learn to conduct sleep studies and assist in diagnosing sleep disorders. Under supervision, trainees set up equipment, monitor patients overnight, and collect data for analysis. They follow standardized procedures to ensure accurate results and patient safety. This role provides hands-on training to prepare for certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).

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Infographic showing various Sleep Technician Trainee job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,611 per year, or $19 per hour.

Trainee Polysomnograph Technician - Newport Heights Sleep Center - FT Variable

University of California - Irvine Health

Irvine, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

University Of California Irvine rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 617 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Healthis one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includesUCI Health - Orange,UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the onlyNational Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centerbased in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verifiedLevel I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 GeriatricEmergency Departmentand a nationally recognizedregional burn centerverified by the American Burn Association. Powered byUC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.


Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:

The Sleep Technician Trainee develops competency in and performs a variety of sleep studies to assist in the diagnosis of the type and extent of sleep disorders. The Sleep Technician Trainee works under the direct supervision of a sleep technician or technologist, lead technologist in collaboration with the Manager and Medical Director.


What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:
  • RPSGT eligible and obtained within 12 months of hire within the clinic.
  • Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Minimum 6 months experience working in a direct patient care position
  • Medical Board of California Polysomnographic Trainee license within 6 months of
  • High school diploma/ GED
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Computer skills appropriate to the job
  • Clinical experience
  • BLS Required
  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

    • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
  • Experience in an accredited sleep center
  • Enrolled in or recent graduate of CAAHEP CoA-PSG program
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Associate degree
  • 1 year of experience as a sleep technician

    • Total Rewards

    We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

    Conditions of Employment:

    The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

    • Background Check and Live Scan
    • Employment Misconduct*
    • Legal Right to Work in the United States
    • Vaccination Policies
    • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
    • Drug Free Environment

    *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

    The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

    • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
    • E-Verify
    • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

    Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php


    Closing Statement:

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
    We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
    UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


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