Sleep Lab Technician (Polysomnographic Technologist)

Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement Position: New
Site:  UHN Toronto Rehabilitation Institute & Toronto General Hospital
Department: Sleep Lab
Reports to: Clinical Manager 
Wage Range: $27.56 - $34.45 per hour
Hours: Minimum 11.25 Hours per Week
Shifts: Monday-Sunday Nights
Status: Casual
Closing Date: May 21 2026

Position Summary

Under the direction of a physician program manager or professional guidance of the Professional Practice Leader the Polysomnographic Technologist administers various sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders; Performs routine patient assessments scores sleep records documents other test results and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis. Typically requires a degree or its equivalent and certification as a polysomnographic technician.

Duties

Performs full polysomnography studies and detailed respiratory assessments as defined by the standards committee of the Canadian Sleep Society and the Canadian Thoracic Society.

• Conducts various polysomnographic related tests involving non-invasive techniques such as electroencephalography electrooculography electromyography electrocardiography multiple sleep latency and respiratory tracings on patients.
• Receives and prepares patients for polysomnographic studies by performing duties such as   receiving requisitions from physicians reviewing patient case history and assessing the nature of the problems to determine process and initiates sleep study accordingly.
• Schedules patient appointments according to clinical urgency workload and need  
• Interviews patient and family explains procedure prepares patient for study procedures connects patient to a variety of monitoring devices and monitors patients comfort throughout the procedure.

Operates a variety of sleep study monitoring devices calibrates and adjusts equipment throughout study

• Prepare the patient for testing by explaining procedures applying appropriate electrodes monitoring devices and acquiring appropriate medical history
• Analyzes collected data and prepares reports that accurately summarizes the patients sleep/wake stages arousal occurrence respiratory events cardiac events limb movements body position arterial oxygen saturation supplemental oxygen and nCPAP treatment as well as other clinical events of significance
• Sets up and calibrates equipment required for sleep studies including electrocardiograph (ECG) electromyography (EMG) electroencephalograph (EEG) electrooculography (EOG)Attaches equipment to patient to monitor and record data from oral/nasal airflow ventilatory movement arterial oxygen saturation and audio/visual monitoring
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Performs nCPAP/BPAP S & ST Level titration supplemental oxygen administration

Recognizes and documents sleep and cardiopulmonary or neurological pathology when it occurs and responds with appropriate intervention consultation and/or treatment to ensure patient safety.

• Monitors patient and equipment during testing and flags significant events as they occur
• Identifies documents and remedies the occurrence of signal artifact electrode disconnect and ancillary monitoring equipment malfunction
• Performs Multiple Sleep Latency Test Maintenance of Wakefulness Test and other testing
• Terminates test at the appropriate time and disconnects monitors from patient   

Participates in laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs

• Maintains statistics on workload and service utilization. Performs other related duties as assigned

Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations reporting hazards deficiencies and contraventions of the Act in a timely manner.

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of a 2 year community college program in a health care discipline such as respiratory therapy or electroneurophysiology technology from an accredited institution. or recognized equivalent required.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) required
• Certification with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive compensation & benefits (medical dental etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time