Poly Technologist

Position Overview

Sets-up, perform and score sleep studies. Ensure proper functioning of the lab.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs night-time sleep diagnostic tests.

• Score tests from previous nights testing.

• Maintains accurate records and participate in weekly sleep rounds.

• Participates in weekly sleep rounds.

• Receive patients and complete documentation.

• Orient patients to the lab, facilities and testing procedure.

• Set-up patients for study.

• Closely monitor patient during testing and maintain a written log of significant events.

• Titrate CPAP levels as required and contact home-care companies as indicated.

• Score previous nights studies and prepare charts for physician's interpretation.

• Compile monthly statistics.

• Assess supplies/equipment and prepare requisitions to maintain an adequate inventory.

• Maintain records of maintenance activities.

• Ensure lab is ready for day-time activities prior to completion of shift.

• Keep Director informed of lab operations on a regular and frequent basis.

• Work safety in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Registered as a polysomnography technologist by the American Board of

Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT)

• B.C.L.S. required.

Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of computers and applications; electronics an asset.

• Technical troubleshooting ability.

• Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative.

• Ability to cooperate with co-workers and supervisor.

• High degree of reliability.

• Good work and attendance record required.

• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.

• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.

• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.