Polysomnograph Technician

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Postgraduate study support

Staff childcare at reduced rate

University facilities access

Job summary

Macquarie University Hospital seeks a Polysomnographic Technician to join the sleep diagnostics team. You will perform comprehensive sleep studies, including setup, data acquisition and real-time analysis, under the guidance of a Lead Technologist and Lab Manager.

You will supervise and mentor future Polysomnographic Trainees, ensure patient safety, and deliver high-quality diagnostic data to guide treatment plans. Strong teamwork and autonomous work are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate competence in the performance of duties as a Polysomnographic Technician with 12 months of continuous service at a sleep unit.
• Demonstrate skills in Polysomnographic testing, analysis, review and integration of patient information.
• Determine testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to new technology.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to work autonomously/independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive sleep studies, including setup, data acquisition and real-time analysis.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during testing.
• Work largely autonomously under guidance of a Lead Technologist or Lab Manager.
• Supervise and mentor Polysomnographic Trainees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability to technology

Customer service

Team player

Autonomy

Job description

Macquarie University – Macquarie University NSW

The Sleep Technician performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Polysomnographic Technologist and/or the Laboratory Manager. A Sleep Technician has demonstrated competence in the performance of duties as a trainee over a period of 12 months continuous service. A Sleep Technician can provide supervision of a polysomnographic trainee.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and clinically proficient Polysomnographic Technician to join our sleep diagnostics team, situated within Macquarie University Hospital. In this role, you will perform comprehensive sleep studies, including setup, data acquisition, and real-time analysis, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Working largely autonomously under the guidance of a Lead Technologist and/or Lab Manager, you will apply your 12+ months of experience to deliver high-quality diagnostic data and therapeutic interventions.

As a mid-level professional, you will also play a key role in the growth of our sleep unit service by supervising and mentoring future Polysomnographic Trainees. The Polysomnographic Technician is the \"eyes and ears\" of the sleep physician. Your ability to ensure patient safety, capture clean data and respond to physiological changes during the night is the critical link between a patient’s undiagnosed sleep disorder and a life-changing treatment plan.

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Australia\'s first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre brings together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. We are a collegiate environment committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, where every team member plays a vital role in delivering innovative, patient-centred care. Now celebrating our 15-year anniversary, we continue to push boundaries in how healthcare is delivered, taught and discovered.

Why Join Us

You\'ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You\'ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia\'s first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands‑on learning experiences. That\'s how we Heal. Learn. Discover.

We offer fantastic range ofEmployee Benefitsincluding:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

• Demonstrate competence in the performance of duties performed as a Polysomnographic Technician over a period of twelve (12) months continuous service at a sleep unit
• Demonstrate skills in Polysomnographic testing, analysis, review and integration of patient information
• Demonstrate the ability to determine testing parameters / procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to new technology
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work autonomously / independently

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

• Immunisation screening
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Criminal History Check

Applications Close:

05/10/2026 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.