Polysomnographer Sleep Technologist

Unit Profile: The Halton Healthcare Services Sleep Laboratory at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital provides sleep studies designed to investigate various sleep related disorders including sleep apnea and insomnia.

The Sleep Laboratory will consist of six simulated bedrooms which have been furnished with comfortable beds and decorated to provide a homelike cozy atmosphere. Each room also has an infrared video camera and a variety of medical monitoring equipment which are connected to a stateoftheart computerized sleep diagnostic system in the control room.

Patients coming for a sleep test are connected to a wide range of monitoring equipment and settled in for the night in one of the bedrooms. A Polysomnographic Technologist observes patients during the entire night on a monitor in the control centre while the diagnostic equipment records a wide range of data. This data is then scored analyzed and interpreted to generate a comprehensive sleep study report

A variety of tests may be performed to evaluate possible sleep disorders such as insomnia hypersomnia excessive daytime sleepiness obstructive sleep apnea narcolepsy and behavior disturbances during sleep.

This is what youll be doing:

• Explain in detail testing procedures to patients and quickly put them at ease and reduce anxiety.
• Register patient demographics.
• Gather and analyze patient information.
• Assessment of patient medical history.
• Follow procedural protocols for the proper performance of sleep testing including CPAP Titrations Split Studies and MSLTs.
• Prepare maintain and calibrate equipment required.
• Score Sleep Study data and produce reports for physicians.
• Adhere to strict infection and disease control protocols.

Qualifications :

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission vision and values of accountability respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Familiar and proficient with current Natus SleepWorks Software System.
• Must have successful completion of an accredited educational program following one of the RPSGT Eligibility Pathways. 
• Postsecondary school graduate.
• Must hold current Certification with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and be a member in good standing with 5 or more years of experience.
• Must have current BCLS and renew annually.
• Able to accurately score and analyze sleep data in accordance with AASM guidelines for quality.
• Competence performing various Therapeutic Titrations including CPAP BiPap ASV Oral Appliances.
• Maintain professional development and comply with the regulations laws and guidelines and standards.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record. 

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Additional Information :

Hours:  Sunday to Friday Night Shiftsand 4 hour remote scoring shifts.  Subject to change based on operational requirements

Salary: $36.825 to $50.255 per hour

Date Posted: March 3 2025

Internal Applications due by:  March 10 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime