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Job summary

The Polysomnography Technologist performs diagnostic, therapeutic, and research sleep studies while maintaining equipment and inventory. They also participate in the daily operations of the Sleep Disorder Centre while ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Job details

Requisition ID: 410906 Position Number: 20087485 Posting End Date: September 23, 2026 City: Winnipeg Site: Misericordia Health Centre Department / Unit: Sleep Disorder Centre Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/30/2026 - 11/01/2027 Reason for Term: Maternity Leave FTE: 0.73 Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Non-Conforming Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $40.729 , $42.145 , $43.624 , $45.149 , $46.736 , $48.372 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview A Polysomnography Technologist, under the direct supervision of the Polysomnography Coordinator and Sleep Disorder Centre/HVADS Manager (indirect reporting relationship to Sleep Disorder Centre Medical Director): Performs diagnostic, therapeutic and research. Polysomnography studies and related therapies. Performs routine equipment care and maintenance; conducts routine inventory of supplies. Participates in the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Disorder Centre. Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. Experience One (1) to Three (3) years clinical experience as a Polysomnography Technician is required. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Current and valid Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (B.R.P.T.) Certification. Certification/Licensure/Registration Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy. Qualifications And Skills Basic computer skills/knowledge is required. Works within the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures. Attends relevant education programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, etc. to provide high quality service to patients and the Centre. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of polysomnography/ EEG/respiratory therapy through current literature, publications, etc. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required. You must earn 50 hours of continuing education within a five (5) year period, with a minimum of five (5) hours each year. Attends relevant education programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, etc., to provide high quality service to patients and the Centre. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: Stand. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Reach with hands and arms. Climb or balance. Talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to: Walk, Sit, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical vapours such as acetone, ether, or glutaraldehyde. There may also be skin contact with these substances. This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated subject to a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

What you’ll do

The Polysomnography Technologist performs diagnostic, therapeutic, and research sleep studies while maintaining equipment and inventory. They also participate in the daily operations of the Sleep Disorder Centre while ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current and valid Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (B.R.P.T.) certification and have one to three years of clinical experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with basic computer proficiency, are required for this role.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Polysomnography
• Diagnostic testing
• Therapeutic procedures
• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory management
• Infection control
• Safety compliance
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Clinical research
• Patient care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Security & Safety