Sleep Lab Technologist

Join to apply for the Sleep Lab Technologist role at The Hospital for Sick Children . Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading‑edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice. When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare. Sleep Technologists at SickKids perform polysomnographic testing and therapeutic interventions under the supervision of the sleep lab director in the Sleep laboratory. Here’s What You’ll Get To Do Conduct sleep studies on patients aged 0-18, providing age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Perform Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT). Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization. Perform routine oxygen titrations. Use TcCO2 and EtCO2 technology to determine hypoventilation. Capillary blood gas sampling as necessary. Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient‑specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history). Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.) Monitor data acquisition while monitoring study signal quality to ensure data is artifact‑free and identifying, correcting and documenting artifact. Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, behavioural changes, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of PSG. Score sleep/wake stages as per AASM rules. Score clinical events (eg. respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) as per AASM rules. Data download of home therapy and interpretation. Clean and disinfect equipment. Here’s What You’ll Need University degree in relevant discipline (eg. Biology, Psychology) And Holding current Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential, with minimum 5 years' experience working in a sleep laboratory And Current CPR/BLS certification. Strong Computer skills (sleep software, Office, Health Information Management software, Microsoft suite- Outlook, Word, Excel, TEAMS) Demonstrated technical troubleshooting skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated customer service skills, and ability to work with non‑compliant patients. Critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work as part of a team in a complex environment. Follow policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information. Respond to patients needs in a timely and caring way. Patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols. Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance. Evaluate integrity of sleep study related equipment and inventory. Ability to analyze complex situations respond appropriately, according to hospital and lab policies and procedures. Comply with professional standards of conduct. A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion. Here’s What You’ll Love This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer. A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well‑being Strategy. Self‑care helps us support others. A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World. For more on why you’ll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site. Employment Type Full Time- 1.00FTE SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion. Accommodation during the application process If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially. 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