Train intentionally. Build experience. Develop toward credentialed practice.
Dream’s STAR pathway is designed for motivated people who may not have a traditional sleep-technology degree but have the intelligence, reliability, work ethic and patient skills to become excellent technologists.
This is professional formation — not merely a quick orientation. Candidates must obtain the clinical experience and satisfy the credentialing requirements that apply to the BRPT pathway they pursue.
What Dream provides
- Structured sleep-technology education
- 80+ hours of in-person lecture and hands-on skills training
- Competency assessment and supervised clinical development
- Real sleep-lab exposure and technical repetition
- Support toward applicable BRPT credential pathways
Potential matters. Work ethic matters more.
We may find future technologists inside healthcare already — a great MA, patient-care teammate or other hard-working employee who simply has not had the formal pathway yet.
Reliable
Night work and patient care demand consistency.
Curious
The best techs want to understand the physiology, not just memorize steps.
Self-directed
Training provides structure; the learner still has to own the learning.
Clear language about credentialing.
Does STAR designation mean a trainee is automatically credentialed?
No. STAR designation applies to the education program. BRPT independently determines eligibility and certification, and candidates must satisfy the requirements for the credentialing pathway they pursue.
Where can I verify the program?
Dream Sleep Center is listed by BRPT as Focused STAR provider F020. Use the BRPT STAR program list linked below to verify the current listing.
Think you may be the kind of person who could become a great sleep technologist?
Request the private STAR briefing to understand the training model, expectations and next steps.
Paid STAR trainee · Dream Sleep Center
The paid trainee pathway combines approximately six months of structured education and supervised clinical experience in our Pueblo and Colorado Springs sleep laboratories. Night work and in-person participation are part of the role.
Paid training and career development
Trainee wage: $20 per hour during the approximately six-month training program. The full-time pathway includes supervised clinical work and structured education.
The planned progression after successful training is approximately $32 per hour during the following 24-month employment commitment, then approximately $40 per hour after two years of experience, subject to the agreed program terms, required competencies, and responsibilities.
Training includes a tuition and repayment agreement tied to the employment commitment. We review the full costs, responsibilities, and written terms with you before enrollment. Program completion and examination eligibility are separate; BRPT determines credentialing requirements.
Build the role you can own
We welcome nationwide applicants who share our values of Growth, Love, Ownership, and Excellence. Tell us about your experience, preferred responsibilities, and availability.
Benefits and fit
Eligible employees can participate in the 401(k) and profit-sharing programs under the plan’s terms. Legally required paid sick leave and applicable family and medical leave are included. Employer-provided health insurance is not offered.
Role-specific vacation, holiday arrangements, and any relocation assistance are discussed as part of your written offer. Relocation assistance is not guaranteed.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Our initial hiring goal is late November 2026. This is a hiring target, not an application deadline. Tell us your availability and the opportunity you want to explore.
Start a recruiting conversation
Send your name, email, and area of interest through the form, or contact careers@dreamsleepcenter.org. A résumé is not required for the initial conversation.