Sleep Laboratory Research Technologist

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Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Manager of the Technical Platforms of the Center for Innovative Medicine (CIM), the incumbent conducts 2-3 polysomnographic recordings on research subjects per night in accordance with the requirements of research protocols. This may include standardized and specialized diagnostic recordings and administration of therapy including positive pressure therapy as specified by research protocols. Calibrates, troubleshoots and maintains equipment, performs recording and subsequent data analysis and processing. This position may include breathing tests, stress tests, and assistance during bronchoscopy procedures or any other related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

General Duties
Overnight Testing Procedures

• Reviews existing information in patient documentation,
• Examines orders and protocols for study,
• Interviews patient to assess current health status, medications, recent caffeine or alcohol ingestion, current sleep pattern, and need for treatment intervention during testing (e.g. insulin),
• Communicates with Principal investigator or designated personnel to verify unclear orders and communicate information about the patient's status,
• Explains test procedure to patient,
• Measures patient's weight and height,
• Enters patient's demographics in recording computer and database,
• Sets-up and calibrates monitoring equipment,
• Measures and applies appropriate EEG (electro-encephalography) electrodes using International 10-20 system,
• Applies appropriate EKG (heart), EMG (muscle), and EOG (eye movement) monitoring electrodes,
• Places and securely attaches recording transducers and sensors to measure airflow, respiratory effort, oximetry, and body position,
• Installs esophageal balloon and CO2 monitor when indicated,
• Installs other specialized recording equipment as specified by research protocol,
• Performs physiological calibrations, verifies patient maneuvers, and records,
• Carries out data acquisition on the computer with lab analysis software,
• Enters pertinent observations during the study e.g. changes in body position, level of therapeutic intervention, etc.,
• Recognizes and records clinical and physiological events,
• Recognizes and corrects artifacts,
• Identifies and troubleshoots recording and instrumentation malfunctions,
• Provides maximum patient comfort to obtain required sleep data,
• Monitors and changes patient's body position as needed,
• Removes or replaces electrodes, transducers, sensors and assists patient with hygiene as necessary,
• Cleans all the materials used such as the electrodes and makes the bed,
• Generates a preliminary report,
• Enters subject information,
• Enters a preliminary report and notable observations in the log book,
• Administers O2, CPAP and BIPAP or other therapy as specified by research protocol.

Data Analysis

• Sleep Stage Analysis: analyzes sleep by scoring stages – wake stage, 1, 2, 3, 4 and REM (rapid eye movement) and recognizing EEG phenomena,
• Arousal analysis: differentiates micro arousal, movement arousal and movement time. Recognizes arousals as spontaneous or evoked by leg movements,
• Respiratory analysis: recognizes sleep-disordered breathing and categorize events such OA (obstructive apnea), CA (central apnea), OH (obstructive hypopnea), CH (central hypopnea), and UAWRs (upper airway resistance syndrome),
• Recognizes PLM (periodic leg movement), snoring, and cardiac events and perform analysis on them,
• Identifies other physiologic events as defined in research protocol,
• Generates a summary report,
• Backs-up /archives raw and summary data,
• Transfers summary data to database.

Patient And Equipment Safety

• Recognizes and responds appropriately to subject medical problems and physiological events, particularly cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events and seizures,
• Safely lifts and moves patient without harm to patient or self,
• Ensures safety and welfare of all subjects, including subjects with special needs,
• Checks availability and function of equipment,
• Complies with Universal Infection Control Procedures,
• Properly disinfects and sterilizes equipment, electrodes, and transducers,
• Appropriately handles hazardous materials such as mercury, acetone or collodion.

Website of the organization

CIM video

Education / Experience

Education: Diploma of College Studies (DEC)

Field of Study: Health sciences AND in a related field such as respiratory therapy.

Work Experience: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Professional Membership: ☒ Yes ☐ No

If Yes, Please Specify

• Registered Polysomnography Technologist (BRPT) is an asset,
• Medical Electrophysiology Technologist (OTIMROEPMQ) is an asset,
• Respiratory Therapist (OPIQ) or other health professional with training in sleep is an asset.

Required Skills

• Follows policies and procedures established in the laboratory and specific research protocol,
• Prioritizes work and meets deadlines,
• Exhibits good communication and interpersonal skills,
• Demonstrates on-going interest in quality and strives to reach high standards,
• Demonstrates initiative and positive attitude,
• Ensures that infection control practices are respected and effectively takes care of all the equipment used in the laboratory,
• Training ability and good analytical skills,
• Takes responsibility for her/his decisions.

Additional information

Status
: : Temporary Occasional

Pay Scale
: $ $45.29 per hour. Commensurate with education & work experience.

Work Shift
: Variable Schedule

If other or part-time, please specify: night time recordings (week nights or weekend), with some additional day time hours if needed as per research protocol and PI requirements.

Work Site
: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie

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Why work with us?

• 3 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 1 personal day,
• RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
• Vacation pro rata based on a percentage of your salary,
• 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.

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THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
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