Sleep Technologist

MedSleep Inc.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing healthcare company in Nanaimo is seeking a Sleep Technologist. This full-time, permanent position offers paid hands-on training, night shifts, and opportunities for career growth in sleep science. Candidates must be flexible with their hours, have a focus on patient care, and be willing to work weekends. The ideal candidate has relevant education and strong communication skills, contributing to high-quality patient interactions.

Benefits

Paid Hands-On Training

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Group RRSP Plan

Potential Relocation Assistance

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Education relevant to healthcare is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work overnight shifts including weekends.
• Flexible to work up to 40 hours a week.
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper performance of polysomnographic services.
• Provide direct patient contact and address questions.
• Monitor the sleep study throughout the shift.

Skills

Effective communication

Troubleshooting skills

Focus on high quality patient care

Education

High School diploma

BSc in Sciences

BA in Psychology

Degree in Biology

Degree in Neuroscience

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. Are you looking to start your career in healthcare? We have a great career opportunity for someone looking to join a growing team of health professionals!

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?

• Paid Hands‑On Training: Receive paid, on‑the‑job training to ensure you are well‑prepared for your role.
• Watch these videos to see what the role involves:
  • https://vimeo.com/278547910
  • http://medsleep.com/psgvideo
• Comprehensive Package: Starting wage of $18/hour for untrained Sleep Techs, increasing to $21/hour after training.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment
• Group RRSP Plan.
• Potential Relocation Assistance.
• 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.
• Supportive Work Culture: Everyone in the team counts collaborates towards success.
• Impactful Work: Our positions give you DIRECT patient care. Gain patient interaction experience.

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.
• 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 but not required.
• Must be able to work overnight shifts, night shifts are eleven and a half (11.5) hours per shift, 3‑4 nights per week and weekends—candidates must be able to work weekends.
• 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.

We are a national Canadian company, growing since 2004, dedicated to helping people achieve better sleep through high‑quality care. Our services include clinical consultation, diagnostic testing, and treatment for a wide range of sleep disorders. With paid on‑the‑job training and opportunities for continued growth, this is a meaningful career path - not just a job.

Shift: Night Shift

Employment: Full‑time, Permanent

Location: 2124 Bowen Rd, 130, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H7