Polysomnographic Technologist

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

📁: Technologists/Technicians

📅   : ALB00543529 Requisition #

📅   : Jan 27, 2026 Post Date

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Classification: Polysomnographic Technologist

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Sleep Disorders Lab

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.86

Posting End Date: 03-FEB-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 23-FEB-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 12

Shift Pattern: Nights

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $43.46

Maximum Salary: $56.04

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:

Graduate of a community college or university in a related health care field (RRT, RN, etc.). Current BCLS. Minimum 3 years' experience working in a related health field. Must have experience with computerized laboratory and physiological monitoring systems. Experience working with a complex patient population and performing analysis of sleep studies. Expertise in titrations of CPAP BiPAP, ASV, and oxygen required. Thorough knowledge of AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events and demonstrated competence in applying these rules. A successful applicant who does not have current RPSGT designation will be required to obtain the RPSGT designation and registration with the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists within three months of obtaining the number of sleep lab practice hours required by the BRPT for RPSGT credentialing pathway 2. 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 required. 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 required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, and sleep anatomy and physiology required. 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.

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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