POSITION: BILINGUAL POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST (PSGT) / SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST – FULL-TIME

LOCATION: Timmins, ON
START DATE: When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future staffing needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

In this role, you will:

• Set up and monitor all aspects of an overnight sleep study.
• An overnight sleep study monitors a patient’s brain waves, eye movements, muscle movements, blood oxygen, heart rhythm, breathing and body position during the night.
• A sleep study is used to diagnose all types of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and types of parasomnias.

Job Industry: Healthcare, Sleep medicine

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in medical field(s) preferred
• Relevant post-secondary education preferred
• Ability to work night shifts, 11 hours per shift, 4-on and 4-off rotation
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (upon hiring)
• Ability to work independently in a sophisticated laboratory environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact tactfully with staff, physicians, other hospital staff and other clients
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment
• Proven ability to perform duties independently, with a high degree of motivation and minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Strong technical skills
• A focus on high-quality patient care
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required
  Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position

• Set up and monitor all aspects of an overnight sleep study.
• An overnight sleep study monitors a patient’s brain waves, eye movements, muscle movements, blood oxygen, heart rhythm, breathing and body position during the night.
• A sleep study is used to diagnose all types of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and types of parasomnias