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About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is a leading provider of sleep diagnostic services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our patients. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Polysomnographic Technologist to join our team.
Job Summary
The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for performing polysomnograms for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep/arousal disorders. This role requires a strong understanding of polysomnographic theory and practice, as well as excellent communication and technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Receives and prepares patients for polysomnographic studies by reviewing case history and assessing the nature of the problem.
- Conducts various polysomnographic related tests involving non-invasive techniques such as electroencephalography, electrooculography, electromyography, electrocardiography, multiple sleep latency and respiratory tracings.
- Operates a variety of monitoring devices required for sleep studies, calibrating and adjusting the equipment during test processes.
- Analyzes recordings according to accreditation standards, measuring numerical data, describing abnormal manifestations and other observations.
- Formulates preliminary polysomnographic study reports to facilitate the identification of dysfunction in sleep/wake cycles, the diagnosis of breathing disorders during sleep, and the evaluation of treatment of these disorders.
- Maintains, monitors and tests the integrity of the laboratory equipment in accordance with recommended manufacturer's guidelines.
- Participates in quality control program by identifying and trouble-shooting problems and independently resolving technical difficulties.
- Maintains a variety of records including patient files through methods such as gathering information, entering data into computerized databases and/or recording information into approved formats.
- Guides clinical experience of assigned new staff and students by monitoring progress, ensuring policies and procedures are respected.
- Participates in team activities required to ensure an efficient and effective delivery of service through methods such as attending departmental in-service programs and meetings.
Requirements
- Diploma in Respiratory Therapy or Electroneurophysiology Technology from an accredited institution.
- One year's recent, related experience in sleep study work or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Eligible for registration with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
- Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Skills and Abilities
- Broad knowledge of evidence-based polysomnographic theory and practice related to conducting various tests, and recording and analyzing a variety of physical parameters on patients, involving non-invasive techniques.
- Demonstrated skill in the interpretation of electroencephalographic, electroculographic, electromyographic, electrocardiographic, multiple sleep latency tests and respiratory tracings so as to be able to intervene appropriately during a sleep study.
- Demonstrated skill in techniques and the use of a variety of monitoring devices and instrumentation required for sleep studies including electrocardiograph, pulse oximeter, electroencephalograph and electromyography equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment, including computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and databases.
- Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
