UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 Team UHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Center
Shifts: 8 hour and 12 hour shifts- days, nights, and weekends (as required
Permanent Full-Time
The Sleep and Pulmonary Function Technologist is responsible for the performance of routine tests of pulmonary function (PFTs) as well as studies of overnight polysomnography on individuals with suspected or established disease. Major Responsibilities of the Sleep and Pulmonary Function Technologist at UHN- West Park Healthcare Centre include:
Collect and analyze sleep and pulmonary function test data on a variety of patients, including those with complex medical needs and/or chronic or progressive disease by:

preparing patients for overnight polysomnography tests and collecting data in accordance with accepted professional and laboratory standards.




assisting with patient’s personal care needs during the night which may include physical and mechanical lift transfers of patient to bed and wheelchair, turning, positioning, toileting etc.
CPAP, BiLevel PAP, volume ventilators, oxygen) and adjusting parameters through the night based on clinical observations.
performing daytime pulmonary function tests such as (but not limited to) Spirometry, Diffusion, Body Plethysmography, MIPS/MEPS in accordance with accepted professional and laboratory standards with bronchodilator administration as required.
performing daytime analysis of sleep and pulmonary function data in accordance with accepted qualified and laboratory standards and producing timely and accurate reports.
complying with hospital and legislated safety standards.
preventing, identifying and responding appropriately to safety and medical issues and emergencies.
Maintaining effective, efficient and quality service through:

quality control and assurance of equipment and data collected.
clerical duties such as filing, entering data into database and supply ordering.
active participation in departmental/Professional Standards & Issues Committee (PSIC)meetings and hospital-wide committees and policy and procedure development.




collaboration and communication with hospital staff, physicians, external diagnostic facilities and equipment vendors.
teaching Respiratory Therapy, Sleep, Medical and Physiotherapy students in accordance with University of Toronto and Michener Institute teaching curriculum.
educating patients through monthly sleep and pulmonary function talks within the hospital.
training and mentoring of new staff members which includes accountability for quality test data and patient care for up to 1 year.
Following UHN's core purpose of transforming the lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery, and learning along with our primary value of the needs of patients come first.
University degree and/or college diploma in Human Life Sciences, Pulmonary Function/ Sleep Technology or equivalent.
Registered pulmonary function technologist or registry eligible.
Registered polysomnographic technologist or registry eligible.
Strong technical skills.
Experience working with people with complex or progressive illnesses or disabilities, including patients with a tracheostomy and/or ventilatory assisted individuals, and individuals with limited mobility.
Practical understanding of mechanical ventilators.
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
A flexible work environment
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Technologist, Night Shift (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto