Polysomnograhic Tech II
- Classification: Polysomnograhic Tech II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: University of Alberta Sleep Disorders Lab
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 07-AUG-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 19-AUG-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.61
- Maximum Salary: $55.01
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of a Polysomnographic Training Program plus graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy, EEG Technology or Nursing Program. Active or eligible for registration with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 5 years' experience working in a related health field. Must have experience with computerized laboratory and physiological monitoring systems. Experience with Connect Care. Experience with referral management and triage. Thorough knowledge of AASM Manual for the scoring of sleep and associated events and demonstrated competence in applying these rules. Extensive knowledge of all types of sleep disorders and their relevance to patient population. Proven ability to identify sleep disorders through the analysis of the sleep study. Extensive knowledge of medications commonly used in this patient population and their effect on sleep. Expertise in titrations of CPAP BiPAP, ASV, and oxygen. Proven ability to educate other staff on these titrations. Proven leadership and conflict management skills required. Proven ability to work under limited supervision. Current BCLS. Five years recent experience in a leadership position in health care setting Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in an interprofessional environment required and to interact positively with staff, physicians and patients. Ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities. Self-motivated, self-directed, work independently and prioritize work situations as you are the only PSG II TeCH in clinic . Advanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities.work
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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