Polysomnographic Technologist

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Polysomnographic Technologist to join the Sleep Program at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in a health care discipline such as respiratory therapy, nursing or electroneurophysiology technology from an accredited institution or Completion of a STAR-designated Focused education program approved by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or a Canadian Accredited Polysomnography Program or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year’s recent, related experience in sleep study work or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• Current certification in Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR-C).

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Broad knowledge of evidence-based polysomnographic practice related to conducting various tests, and recording and analyzing a variety of physical parameters on patients involving non-invasive techniques.
• Broad knowledge of polysomnographic theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the sleep-induced physiological changes in various body systems including the neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and respiratory systems.
• Demonstrated skill and understanding in the use of a variety of non-invasive Positive Airway Pressure devices such as BI-Level PAP, Continuous PAP, Auto-adjusting devices and others.
• Broad knowledge of the physiological and behavioral alterations associated with sleep/wake pathology.Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in the interpretation of electroencephalographic, electrooculography, electromyographic, electrocardiographic, multiple sleep latency tests and respiratory tracings so as to be able to intervene appropriately during a sleep study.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques and the use of a variety of monitoring devices and instrumentation required for sleep studies including, but not limited to: electrocardiograph, pulse oximeter, air-flow thermistor electroencephalograph and electromyography equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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