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.