Polysomnography Technologist - Certified

Position Overview

A Polysomnography Technologist, under the direct supervision of the Polysomnography Coordinator and Sleep Disorder Centre/HVADS Manager (indirect reporting relationship to Sleep Disorder Centre Medical Director):

• Performs diagnostic, therapeutic and research. Polysomnography studies and related therapies.
• Performs routine equipment care and maintenance; conducts routine inventory of supplies.
• Participates in the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Disorder Centre.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

Experience

• One (1) to Three (3) years clinical experience as a Polysomnography Technician is required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Current and valid Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (B.R.P.T.) Certification.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic computer skills/knowledge is required.
• Works within the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
• Attends relevant education programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, etc. to provide high quality service to patients and the Centre.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of polysomnography/ EEG/respiratory therapy through current literature, publications, etc.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• You must earn 50 hours of continuing education within a five (5) year period, with a minimum of five (5) hours each year.
• Attends relevant education programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, etc., to provide high quality service to patients and the Centre.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
  • Stand.
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Climb or balance.
  • Talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to:
  • Walk, Sit, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical vapours such as acetone, ether, or glutaraldehyde. There may also be skin contact with these substances.