Clinical Sleep Health Educator

The Clinical Sleep Health Educator works under the direct supervision of Sleep Lab Leadership and the Sleep Program Medical Director to provide comprehensive education and support related to the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes in-center and home-based diagnostic sleep testing, therapeutic interventions, patient care coordination, compliance management, outcome assessment, and identifying and addressing barriers to care.

The Clinical Sleep Health Educator is credentialed in Sleep Technology or another allied health profession with appropriate training in sleep-related patient management. This role requires professional collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Educates patients and families on sleep disorders, related comorbidities, therapy options, equipment use, sleep hygiene, and self-care strategies.
• Supports and empowers patients, families, and caregivers to take an active role in managing sleep health.
• Designs and delivers sleep health education and promotion programs with broad impact across the campus and/or community.
• Develops and implements new or revised education programs, making significant decisions that align with institutional goals.
• Engages in internal and external collaborations related to campus and program objectives.

This role requires wide-ranging experience and a deep understanding of professional standards, program development, and patient engagement strategies in sleep health care.

Apply By Date: June 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for the position

• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and must maintain RPSG.T. certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis CPR certification
• A minimum of five years' experience in sleep technology and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technologist and clinical sleep health educator
• Allied health professional with appropriate training and competence in patient education and sleep medicine or international equivalents, including post-secondary education or certification
• Expert and comprehensive knowledge of the medical field, health promotion, and/or related education programs
• Expert skills associated with the development and delivery of complex health education programs
• Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Expert skills associated with identifying organizational needs, program development, and implementation
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and respond to client needs through the development, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive health-related programs
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Competency with Practice Parameters and Clinical Guidelines for sleep medicine health care
• Understand sleep architecture and identify factors contributing to normal sleep variances related to aging, gender, and medication
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the pathophysiology of sleep disorders and associated comorbidities
• Reference current national clinical sleep practice parameters and clinical practice guidelines to develop appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans
• Maintain proficiency in the domains of practice in sleep medicine and technology
• Demonstrate proficient use of medical terminology
• Monitor clinical, quality, patient satisfaction, and other key regulatory metrics
• Evaluation and Management of Patient Education and Compliance
• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information
• Competent with specific clinical assessments using standardized diagnostic tools (e.g., Epworth Sleepiness Scale, STOP-BANG, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index)
• Provide all aspects of instruction in caring for patients with sleep disorders
• Must have the ability to obtain information regarding patient needs, a knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients
• Monitor patient adherence to prescribed treatment
• Coordinate in center and home sleep apnea diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities
• Implement and follow up on physician orders
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the patient's healthcare team regarding new or continued symptoms, treatment concerns, or management of optimal care
• Develop programs and provide education to assist patients with treatment acclimation and compliance, and track health improvement indicators
• Discuss equipment/supply replacement schedule
• Comprehensive Understanding of Teaching and Motivational Skills
• Apply principles of motivational teaching to facilitate patient self-management
• Demonstrate the ability to provide age-appropriate patient education
• Demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate healthcare literacy assessment and teaching based on healthcare literacy level
• Provide patient education for sleep disorders, comorbidities, therapeutic equipment and processes, therapy options, sleep hygiene, and self-help
• Empower patients, families, and caregivers to assume as much responsibility for their care as possible
• Address tangible barriers to care and refer the patient to the appropriate contact for assistance
• Promote community sleep health
• Program and Business Leadership
• Confirm insurance verification/authorization requirements and patient financial responsibility
• Utilize electronic medical records programs
• Maintain accurate, pertinent, accessible, confidential, and secure patient records by privacy and security standards
• Assure patient records contain documentation of all patient interactions
• Manage patient compliance and outcomes database
• Develop and implement quality assurance/improvement activities and staff training
• Participate in professional development activities
• Service and Essential Skills
• Comply with professional standards of conduct
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control
• Meet and maintain all industry registry, certification, and state licensure requirements
• Maintain current BLS certification for healthcare workers or international equivalent
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers
• Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH)
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Master's degree in a health-related field or equivalent education and experience
• Nationally recognized certification as a Health and Wellness Coach
• Familiarity with the UC Davis Health and campus as well as the Sacramento and Davis communities
• Background in an Occupational Health Clinic environment

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Execution of daily operations for the Sleep Education program
• 30% - OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Department Overview

The Sleep Disorders laboratory is part of the UCDMC Sleep Disorders Center, an American Academy of Sleep Medicine-accredited facility. The Laboratory is managed jointly by the Co-Medical Directors and the Neurodiagnostic Services Director.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $2,593.87 - $4,616.86
• Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: Grade 21
• UC Job Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR 3
• UC Job Code: 004398
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-time
• Shift (Work Schedule): Day shift (08hours)
• Location: Midtown Ambulatory Care Center, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site
• THIS IS NOT AN H-1B VISA OPPORTUNITY

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources, and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial, and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations, and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html.

* High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program, including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered, including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles, including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional, up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional, up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis-owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical vapors such as cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
• There may also be skin contact with these substances.
• The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents, including bloodborne pathogens.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position.

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements

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.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan, and our strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere #CA-ZM

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