Polysomnographic Tech - Sleep Disorders Clinic - Mental Health & Addictions
Req ID: 193478
Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII
Department: MHA CZ Sleep Disorders Clinic
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (80%) x 1
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 30-Dec-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
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About the Opportunity
Under the general supervision of the Health Services Managers and working under the direction of the sleep laboratory physicians, the Polysomnographic Technologist (PGS) provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and patient care and education. The Polysomnographic Technologist scores and analyzes collected data then prepare summarized reports for interpretation by the sleep laboratory physicians. Must be able to troubleshoot equipment malfunction and software problems. The PGS technologist is actively involved in the education of affiliate learners (i.e. medical students, residents, PhD. students, visiting physicians, home care employees and respiratory therapy students). The PSG Technologist participates in a variety of ongoing research protocols.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Registered with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) obtaining the designation of RPSGT
- One-year previous related experience preferred
- Windows NT
- Must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation BLS-C with annual certification
- Proficient in all techniques required for Polysomnographic Testing
- Knowledge regarding normal physiology, anatomy, and pathological states
- Must be skilled in the analysis of recordings and in providing appropriate intervention (i.e. CPAP, oxygen and/or ventilator assistant devices)
- Knowledge, skills and ability to make an independent decision regarding diagnosis/treatment
- Must be able to recognize life-threatening conditions and take appropriate action
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long Assignment, Part-Time / 60 Hours Bi-weekly
- January 2025 to January 2026, approximately 12 months
- Shiftwork / Call / Rotation / etc.
Compensation and Benefits
$32.55 - $39.63 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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