Polysomnography Trainee

Position Overview

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

• Develops competency in and performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions.
• Develops competency in scoring sleep studies.

Experience

• On the job training is provided by the Centre, which is three (3) months in length.
• Successful completion of the polysomnography curriculum is required within three (3) months.
• After successful completion of written exam and training program, the incumbent will advance to the Polysomnography Technician Level.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Eligible for certification by Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (B.R.P.T.).
• Courses in Anatomy & Physiology are required; Psychology and Computer Courses are preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

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

Qualifications and Skills

• Computer skills/knowledge is required.
• Works within the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills.
• Demonstrates appropriate social skills.
• Demonstrates ability to follow direction.
• This position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.
• Attends relevant education programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, etc., to provide high-quality service to patients and the Centre.

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Incumbent is required to work alternating weekly night and day shifts, including weekends (non-conforming shift pattern).
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• 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 vapors such as acetone, ether, or glutaraldehyde. There may also be skin contact with these substances. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents, including blood-borne pathogens.