Polysomnographic Technologist

Reporting to the unit manager and under the supervision of the Sleep lab supervisor, the Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG Tech) performs sleep studies on children who are experiencing a variety of sleep disorders. They will be responsible for performing and scoring PSG sleep studies, both diagnostic and treatment, on children in an outpatient environment. You will need to show proficiency in the assessment and titration of non-invasive ventilation in multiple modes of CPAP/BPAP. The PSG Tech observes and notes clinical phenomena occurring during testing, recognizes and eliminates causes of biological artifacts, operates computers for acquisition, and inputs data information accurately. You must be able to recognize the need for non-invasive ventilation and/or oxygen administration and possess the ability to set up and titrate CPAP/BPAP and oxygen and activate emergency processes if required. The PSG Tech must be able to assess and communicate concerns effectively. You will provide professional, compassionate respiratory care to infants, children, youth, and their families serving as a clinical expertise on all aspects of respiratory care. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, with great communication and patient care skills, and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. In addition, you will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: self-directed and exercise independent decision making and critical thinking skills, interact collaboratively and positively with staff, physicians, and the entire health care team to optimize the delivery of safe quality patient care while working under pressure, manage competing priorities, and effectively problem solve and resolve conflict. You will advocate effectively for patients and integrate patient and family centered care principles within own practice.
As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you will perform polysomnographic sleep studies with pediatric and/or adult clients/patients who are experiencing a variety of sleep disorders. You will conduct transcutaneous monitoring (arterial blood gases) and other therapeutic interventions. You will also educate clients/patients and family on sleep disorders and the use, cleaning, and maintenance of sleep related equipment and coordinate funding options for patients and families referring them to the appropriate resources. You will calibrate a variety of equipment such as oximeters, multi-channel recorders, electro and spectrographic recorder; provide ongoing technical support for equipment including phone consultations and troubleshoot specialized equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP.
Active or eligible for registration with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT); or with the applicable Alberta regulatory college for the professions of, but not limited to Respiratory Therapist, Electroneurophysiology Technologist, Electroencephalography Technologist; Registered Nurse; or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current BCLS-HCP. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) AND/OR eligibility to write the BRPT exam within 1 year. Two years’ experience in the past 5 years working in a tertiary care facility as a healthcare provider providing direct patient care. Experience with a variety of critical care and/or home care ventilators and/or various ventilation or NIV modes (CPAP/BPAP).
Experience working in a pediatric sleep lab. Experience working with Pediatric Patients and their families as an HCP. Active or eligible registration with CARTA. One year experience within the past 5 years as an RRT in a tertiary pediatric critical care facility. Critical Care experience (PICU, NICU, IP, ED). Experience with community or home care respiratory support including various methods of ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP, Ventilated patients). AIW or equivalent QI training.