Sleep Technician (Full Time) - Barrie, ON

At Medigas, the healthcare division of Linde Canada, Inc., you’ll join talented and diverse people throughout Canada, all working hard to make a difference in our client’s lives and make our organization successful. You will work to support, develop and implement challenging and meaningful client-focused programs and you will be trusted to take on responsibility early in your career. Our employees’ contributions are valuable to our company, our clients, our communities and our shareholders.

Since the late 1960s, Medigas has been a leader in serving the Canadian healthcare market with the provision of home oxygen therapy, respiratory services, medical gases and related medical equipment. Everything we do is born out of our commitment to help people live better lives and to support the medical professionals who make it all possible.

Sleep Technician (Full Time) - Barrie, ON

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for performing polysomnography sleep studies (diagnostic or therapeutic) with patients that present with various sleep disorders. The technologist will have direct patient contact including explanation of the procedures, answering patient questions, setting up the patient for the procedure, resolving technical or equipment issues and overnight surveillance of the sleep study.

Key Accountabilities:

• Meet and Greet Patients.
• Educate patients as directed.
• Confirmation calls for upcoming patients.
• Ensure completion of patient Pre and Post Sleep Questionnaire, Patient Satisfaction Survey and overnight Technologist sheets.
• Ensure and document familiarity with Policies and procedures, Fire prevention and WHMIS manuals.
• Titrate CPAP, Bi-level and oral appliance.
• Minimize disclosure of information to patients.
• Clean up – carefully put away leads/flow sensors/etc. Make beds in the morning.
• Scan tech observation, pre and post sleep questionnaire and requisition – send to administrative staff.
• Train and educate less experienced staff.
• Keep BCLS up to date.
• Compile and document a minimum of 25 hours/year of sleep CME.
• Attend quarterly CME meetings and provide input and education to staff.
• Email administrative staff of any severe sleep apnea.
• Perform document scan checks as requested by Charge technologist for notify letters and accuracy of scans.
• Shift work and extended shift hours may be required.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum post-secondary education and experience in a relevant discipline such as (BSc in Sciences, BSc or BA in Psychology, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, College degree in Health Care, College Degree in Medical Technology, Registered EEG Technologist, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, Medical Degree).
• RPsgT certification or working towards certification.
• BCLS certification.

Experience:

• Preferably 1+ years of experience working in a sleep lab.
• Experience with computers, computer troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Alice 6 software an asset.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Able to work on rotating shifts and be available for overtime.
• Punctual.
• Complete safety assessments when required and document results.