Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist

MedSleep Inc.; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sleep therapy provider in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a dedicated Sleep Technologist to join their team. Responsibilities include ensuring proper performance of polysomnographic services, direct patient care, and comprehensive on-the-job training. The role requires effective communication skills, flexibility for overnight shifts, and a focus on patient care. Starting wages of $18/hour for untrained technicians and $19/hour for trained technicians, with full benefits included.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Training

Group RRSP Plan

Paid Vacation Leave

Qualifications

• Relevant education – High School required. BSc in Sciences or an Allied Health care professional preferred.
• Must be flexible to work up to 40 hours/week and overnight shifts.
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.
• Trained Sleep Technologist is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper performance of all polysomnographic services.
• Direct patient contact, addressing questions and monitoring sleep studies.
• Provide 240 hours of hands-on training plus theoretical training.

Skills

Effective communication

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently

Focus on high-quality patient care

Education

High School required, BSc/BA preferred

Job description

Sleep Technologist

At MedSleep, skilled, dedicated, enthusiastic employees are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building and nurturing a great place to work, learn, and develop. We are proud of our people and our company.
We have a great career opportunity for someone looking to join a growing team of health professionals! At MedSleep, we are committed to providing the highest quality in sleep therapy services across Canada.
We provide clinical consultation, diagnostic services (sleep testing) and treatment for a wide range of sleep disorders. We are dedicated to helping our patients improve their lives through better sleep.
If you are looking for a meaningful career, where you have the opportunity to perform on the job paid training, and the ability to work towards becoming a Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist accreditation, with the potential for continued growth this may be the right opportunity for you!

Position Description:

• The Polysomnographic Technologist ensures the proper performance of all procedures relating to the accurate, safe operation of all diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnographic services provided by our clinics.
• Watch these videos to see what the role involves:
  • https://vimeo.com/278547910
  • http://medsleep.com/psgvideo
• You will be provided 240 hours of hands-on training plus theoretical training.
• Direct patient contact including describing the procedures, setting-up the patient for the overnight study, addressing questions, resolving technical or equipment issues and monitoring the sleep study throughout the evening.

Position Qualifications:

• Relevant education – High School required. BSc (Sciences) BA in Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience, or an Allied Health care professional preferred.
• Must be able to work overnight shifts, night shifts are ten (10) hours per shift, 3-4 nights per week and weekends— candidates must be able to work weekends.
• Trained Sleep Technologist is an advantage.
• Must be flexible to work up to forty (40) hours/week.
• Effective communication and troubleshooting skills, and ability to work independently.
• A focus on high quality patient care.
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Check will be required before the end of one month of working.

Why join MedSleep?

Looking to make an impact? Do you love patient care? Are you a science graduate looking to put your degree to use?

• Opportunities for career growth:We offer training and professional development to prepare you for a certified role and excel in the growing field of sleep science.
• Paid Training:Receive paid, on-the-job training to ensure you are well-prepared for your role.
• Comprehensive Package:
  • Untrained Technician: Starting wage of $18/hour for untrained Sleep Techs, increasing to $ 19.75/hour after training. Full benefits included.
  • Trained Technician: Starting wage $19/hour, rates vary based on experience.
• Supportive Work Culture:Everyone in the team counts collaborates towards success
• Impactful Work:Our positions give you DIRECT patient care. Gain patient interaction experience.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who care about their work and want to start a meaningful career, not just a job. If this sounds like you, we want you on our team!

We are a national Canadian company that has continued to grow since its' establishment in 2004. We believe you can reach your best self by getting proper sleep. Which is why we are committed to providing the highest quality of sleep care.

MedSleep Offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Group RRSP Plan.
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Wage starts at $18/hour for untrained tech and $19/hour for trained tech.