Polysomnographic Technologist

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

📁: Technologists/Technicians

📅   : ALB00441666 Requisition #

📅   : Jun 29, 2024 Post Date

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Classification: Polysomnographic Technologist

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: FMC Sleep Centre

Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.69

Posting End Date: 08-JUL-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 28-JUL-2024

Temporary End Date: 28-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift: 9.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 8

Shifts per cycle: 22

Shift Pattern: Nights

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $40.96

Maximum Salary: $52.83

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a PSG Tech required. Must have experience with computerized laboratory and physiological monitoring systems required. Thorough knowledge of AASM Manual for the scoring for sleep and associated events and demonstrated competence in applying these rules required. Expertise in titrations of CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, and oxygen required. Proven ability to educate other staff on these titrations required. Must be able to routinely lift up to 15 lbs. above shoulder height required. Must be able to push and pull a stretcher and other equipment required. Must be able to climb stairs. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods as well as tolerate constant walking and bending required. Must be able to assist patients with mobility problems, including assisting patients to sit, stand and reposition as needed required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong patient assessment and communication skills. 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.

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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