Certified Polysomnography Technician - Sleep Lab

at  Victoria Hospital

WHO WE ARE

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support he wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

DEPARTMENT NAME

Sleep Lab
The Sleep Laboratory at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital is currently seeking a Certified Polysomnography Technologist to join their team. Our focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of adults with sleep disorders. The Sleep Medicine Program takes great pride in being pioneers in the field of sleep while providing compassionate quality care to our patients. We have an international reputation of excellence in sleep education and are global leaders in sleep medicine and clinical research. This provides an environment rich in experience and expertise virtually assuring that patients receive the highest level of diagnosis and care and future technologists are developed to an exacting standard.
Rate of Pay: $34.89 per hour - $40.17 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education in Health Sciences
• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
• Demonstrated expert skill in use of Sandman software and protocols
• Demonstrated skill in techniques and the use of a variety of monitoring devices and instrumentation required for sleep studies
• Demonstrated ability to accurately score sleep studies
• Demonstrated leadership in managing “support duties” role
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Demonstrated experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communications skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Excellent demonstrated critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead quality improvement and change initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella(Chicken Pox). In addition candidates will need to provide documentation of Tuberculosis Skin testing and a completed COVID vaccine series (two vaccines).

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.
As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months

Please refer the Job description for details