Polysomnography Technician

Résumé du poste

The technician performs diagnostic, therapeutic, and research polysomnography studies under the supervision of a technologist. They are also responsible for routine equipment maintenance, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Détails du poste

Requisition ID: 410999 Position Number: 20056322 Posting End Date: September 24, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Misericordia Health Centre Site: Misericordia Health Centre Department / Unit: Sleep Disorder Centre Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/16/2026 - Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Non-Conforming Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $36.511, $38.194, $40.005 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 Technician, under direct supervision of a Polysomnography Technologist, 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 Practical experience using polysomnography equipment, electro-encephalography, electrooculography, electromyography, respiratory monitoring and electrocardiography required. Practical experience using respiratory equipment in the treatment of sleep apnea is also required. Basic computer skills/knowledge is required. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) A minimum of six (6) months’ experience as a Polysomnography Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies (Phase I and Phase II checklists) or successful completion of a polysomnography training program. Knowledge of basic respiratory physiology preferred. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy. Certification/Licensure/Registration Current and valid CPR certificate is required. Qualifications and Skills Works within the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures. Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrates appropriate social skills. Demonstrates ability to follow directions. Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth. 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. Physical Requirements Incumbent is required to work alternating weekly day and night shifts, including weekends. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents including blood-borne pathogens. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. 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.

Ce que vous ferez

The technician performs diagnostic, therapeutic, and research polysomnography studies under the supervision of a technologist. They are also responsible for routine equipment maintenance, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Exigences

Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a polysomnography trainee or completion of a recognized training program. A current and valid CPR certificate is required, along with proficiency in various physiological monitoring techniques.

Compétences indiquées

• Soins cliniques · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• basic computer skills · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Polysomnography
• Electroencephalography
• Electrooculography
• Electromyography
• Respiratory monitoring
• Electrocardiography
• Sleep apnea treatment
• Equipment maintenance
• Patient care
• Infection control
• Data collection
• Clinical documentation
• Basic computer skills
• CPR
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Research
• Physiology
• Respiratory Therapy
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Community Health
• Computer Literacy
• Disabilities
• Infection Control
• Operations
• Respiratory Monitoring
• Sleep Apnea
• Social Skills
• Verbal Communication Skills

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Polysomnographic Technician
• Sleep Laboratory Technician
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians