Polysomnographic Tech - Sleep Disorders Clinic - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to improving lives through innovative sleep disorder treatments. As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, utilizing advanced techniques and equipment. Your expertise will not only contribute to patient care but also involve educating future healthcare professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes a healthy work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Registered with BRPT as RPSGT with knowledge in polysomnography.
• Skilled in analysis of recordings and providing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and treatments for sleep disorders.
• Score and analyze data, preparing reports for physicians.

Skills

Polysomnographic Testing

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS-C)

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Windows NT Knowledge

Analysis of Recordings

Decision Making

Knowledge of Physiology and Anatomy

Education

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

One Year Related Experience

Job description

Req ID: 193478
Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII
Department: MHA CZ Sleep Disorders Clinic
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (80%) x 1
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 7-Apr-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Health Services Managers and working under the direction of the sleep laboratory physicians, the Polysomnographic Technologist (PGS) provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and patient care and education. The Polysomnographic Technologist scores and analyzes collected data then prepares summarized reports for interpretation by the sleep laboratory physicians. Must be able to troubleshoot equipment malfunction and software problems. The PGS technologist is actively involved in the education of affiliate learners (i.e. medical students, residents, PhD students, visiting physicians, home care employees, and respiratory therapy students). The PSG Technologist participates in a variety of ongoing research protocols.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Registered with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) obtaining the designation of RPSGT
• One-year previous related experience preferred
• Windows NT knowledge
• Must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation BLS-C with annual certification
• Proficient in all techniques required for Polysomnographic Testing
• Knowledge regarding normal physiology, anatomy, and pathological states
• Must be skilled in the analysis of recordings and in providing appropriate intervention (i.e. CPAP, oxygen and/or ventilator assistant devices)
• Knowledge, skills and ability to make an independent decision regarding diagnosis/treatment
• Must be able to recognize life-threatening conditions and take appropriate action
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Long Assignment, Part-Time/ 60 Hours Bi-weekly
• January 2025 to January 2026, approximately 12 months
• Shiftwork / Call / Rotation / etc.

Compensation and Benefits

$32.55 - $39.63 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.