Polysomnographic Technologist

Your Opportunity:

The Stollery Children’s Hospital is the primary acute care center for infants and children in the Edmonton area and serves as Western Canada’s referral center for specialized pediatric and neonatal care. We are seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to join our pediatric Sleep Lab team.The Sleep Lab performs diagnostic polysomnography, at-home oximetry, and actigraphy testing for children with suspected sleep disorders, and provides non-invasive ventilation (NIV) titration. The Technologist will conduct diagnostic and titration polysomnographic (PSG) sleep studies for children in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include electrode and equipment setup, patient and family communication, study monitoring, equipment calibration and troubleshooting, and application and titration of NIV in accordance with orders and lab protocols. The Technologist works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Sleep Lab, Sleep Medicine, and NIV teams to deliver high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. This position includes a permanent night shift rotation. Once sufficient lab experience is gained, schedule adjustments to include daytime PSG shifts may be required, pending demonstrated proficiency in PSG analysis and scoring.

Description:

As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you will perform polysomnographic sleep studies with pediatric and/or adult clients/patients who are experiencing a variety of sleep disorders. You will conduct transcutaneous monitoring (arterial blood gases) and other therapeutic interventions. You will also educate clients/patients and family on sleep disorders and the use, cleaning, and maintenance of sleep related equipment and coordinate funding options for patients and families referring them to the appropriate resources. You will calibrate a variety of equipment such as oximeters, multi-channel recorders, electro and spectrographic recorder; provide ongoing technical support for equipment including phone consultations and troubleshoot specialized equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP.

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.

Applicants who do not currently hold Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification with the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) must obtain certification within six months of meeting BRPT clinical hour eligibility. If not an RPSGT then graduation from a community college, polytechnic institute, or university in a related health care field is required, along with active registration with an applicable Alberta regulatory college (, RRT, ENP Technologist, EEG Technologist, RN, LPN). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Applicants must demonstrate working knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, and sleep anatomy and physiology, along with strong patient assessment and communication skills. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and engage positively with patients, families, physicians, and staff. Excellent organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and prioritization skills are essential, as is a professional, positive, and self-motivated approach.

Active BRPT registration. BRPT Pediatric Sleep Certificate. BRPT Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH). Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) certification from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). Recent experience in pediatric PSG, NIV mask fitting, and hospital-based sleep labs. Current knowledge of American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines. Graduation from a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy with active CRTA registration is an asset.