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Sleep Physician The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco VA Health Care ... outstanding trainees at all levels (medical students, residents, and fellows) • Academic ...

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What is the difference between Sleep Trainee vs Sleep Technician?

AspectSleep TraineeSleep Technician
CredentialsTypically no formal certification required, but some training programs availableOften requires certification such as Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Work EnvironmentTraining setting, supervised environment, learning phaseClinical sleep labs, hospitals, or sleep clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with sleep studies, learning data collection, observing proceduresConducting sleep studies, monitoring patients, analyzing sleep data

In summary, a Sleep Trainee is in the learning phase, often without certification, working under supervision. A Sleep Technician is a trained professional with certifications, responsible for conducting sleep studies independently in clinical settings.

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Infographic showing various Sleep Trainee job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Sleep Physician

UCSF

San Francisco, CA • On-site

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Job description

Sleep Physician

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) are seeking applications for academic positions in the Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, and Allergy Section at the San Francisco VA. We are in search of an outstanding clinician with experience in Sleep Medicine, who will participate in clinical and teaching activities predominantly in our ambulatory clinics, and help manage a new polysomnography sleep lab.

The San Francisco VA Health Care System provides health services to Veterans through the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) and seven community-based outpatient clinics. Our Sleep Medicine program has expanded, to include a new overnight sleep lab that was launched in Fall 2025, generating an exciting opportunity to provide expanded Sleep care. Primary duties will include staffing ambulatory Sleep Clinics and helping run the sleep lab. Applicants will have demonstrated clinical excellence along with aptitude for scholarship in clinical and educational endeavors aligned with the missions of the Division, UCSF, and the SFVAHCS.

Highlights of this role include: • A supportive and truly interdisciplinary team where each member is an equal contributor • Dedicated and gifted faculty and staff and outstanding trainees at all levels (medical students, residents, and fellows) • Academic environment with commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research • Institutional culture that is highly receptive and friendly to patient care

This individual will receive an academic appointment at UCSF in either the HS Clinical or Clinical X series, at a rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) commensurate with their experience. They will report directly to the Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, and Allergy at SFVAHCS. Applicants will have an MD or equivalent, a current medical license, and be board-certified/eligible in Sleep Medicine. Board certification in Pulmonary and/or Critical Care Medicine is highly desired but not required.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact information for three references. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.


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