Polysomnographic Technologist - Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
Fraser Health · Posted Mar 6, 2025
- Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
- On-site
- Contract · Associate
- CA$40–CA$50 per hour
- 1+ years
The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for performing polysomnograms for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep/arousal disorders, including monitoring, recording, and scoring physiologic data during sleep.
Compensation
CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour
Responsibilities
- Receives and prepares patients for polysomnographic studies by reviewing case history and assessing the nature of the problem.
- Explains procedures to patients/families and connects patients to variety of monitor devices.
- Conducts polysomnographic related tests involving non-invasive techniques such as electroencephalography, electrooculography, electromyography, electrocardiography, multiple sleep latency and respiratory tracings.
- Keeps close surveillance on patient during studies for crisis intervention, initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary.
- Formulates preliminary polysomnographic study reports to facilitate identification of dysfunction in sleep/wake cycles.
Requirements
- Diploma in Respiratory Therapy
- Neurophysiology Technology