19 Oct
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Centre for Sleep and Human Performance
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Calgary
19 Oct
Centre for Sleep and Human Performance
Calgary
Job Overview The Centre for Sleep & Human Performance (CSHP) is seeking a skilled, dependable, and detail-oriented Polysomnographic Technologist to join our clinical team. We offer a consistent overnight schedule of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights in a professional and supportive clinical setting.
Position Description
As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you will be responsible for conducting diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies, including overnight polysomnography (PSG), CPAP/BiPAP titrations, and other specialized assessments. Responsibilities include patient preparation, physiological monitoring, troubleshooting, accurate and timely sleep study scoring, comprehensive clinical documentation, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Additional clinical and laboratory duties may be assigned as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Preparation & Care: Prepare patients for sleep studies, explain procedures, apply electrodes and sensors, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout testing.
- Sleep Study Monitoring: Conduct and monitor diagnostic PSG, split-night studies, CPAP/BiPAP titrations, MSLT, MWT, and other specialized sleep assessments in accordance with established protocols.
- PAP Titrations: Initiate, monitor, and adjust positive airway pressure therapy, including CPAP and BiPAP, to optimize treatment outcomes in accordance with clinical protocols.
- Scoring & Documentation: Accurately score sleep studies, document clinical observations and technical findings, and complete detailed reports and patient records in a timely manner.
- Equipment & Troubleshooting: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot sleep monitoring equipment,
including Sandman Elite systems, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection.
- Patient Safety: Monitor patient well-being, recognize and respond appropriately to clinical concerns and emergencies, and maintain a safe testing environment.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Follow established clinical protocols, maintain accurate documentation, complete equipment and inventory checks, and adhere to professional and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration & Communication: Communicate effectively with physicians, technologists, and administrative staff to support coordinated patient care and laboratory operations.
- Additional Responsibilities: Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement initiatives, and other clinical, administrative, and operational duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current RPSGT certification preferred; polysomnography students or technologists in training may be considered.
- Previous experience conducting and scoring sleep studies preferred.
- Experience with CPAP/BiPAP titrations and sleep monitoring equipment preferred.
- Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Strong clinical documentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a clinical environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and patient care skills.
- Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent clinical training preferred.
- Availability to work three overnight shifts per week, approximately 12 hours per shift.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00-$33.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
📌 RPSGT Polysomnographic Technologist (Calgary)
🏢 Centre for Sleep and Human Performance
📍 Calgary