Polysomnographic Technician — Sleep Diagnostics & Mentorship

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 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.