Sleep Technologist (Paid Training Provided)

MedSleep Inc. • Penticton, BC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Start your healthcare career with paid training – no prior experience required! At MedSleep, we’re hiring Sleep Technologists and providing paid, on the job training, to help your build a meaningful, long-term career in sleep medicine. This role involves the proper performance of all procedures relating to the accurate, safe operation of all diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnographic services provided by our clinics. This role will require six (6) weeks of training at our Prince George, BC clinic.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Three (3) to four (4) overnight shifts per week, night shifts are ten and a half (10) hours per shift
• Overnight shifts include weeknights and weekends; eligible candidates must be available to work these shifts
• Shift timings are 8:30PM to 7:00AM
• Effective communication and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently in a clinical setting
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Check will be required prior to hire date
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification is required as a condition of employment. Candidates who do not currently hold valid certification may still apply but will be required to obtain certification prior to commencing independent overnight shifts.

Nice To Haves

• BSc (Sciences) BA in Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience, or an Allied Health care professional is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Applying electrodes and sensors onto patients to monitor their brain waves, breathing patterns, heart rhythms, and eye movements during sleep
• Operate, monitor, maintain and test a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments such as oxygen supplement
• Ensure that the equipment, instruments, and space used are thoroughly cleaned and maintained
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all procedures and test results
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols
• Provide patient education on proper sleep hygiene and use of equipment
• Monitor patients throughout the night and make adjustments to equipment as necessary
• Ensure quality collections of data for physician review and gain an understanding in how to respond to specific technical findings

Benefits

• Paid On-The-Job Training (240 hours of hands-on paid training plus theoretical training)
• Starting training wage of $19/hour increasing to $21/hour after training
• Condensed work week, with just three (3) to four (4) overnight shifts per week
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage
• Group RRSP Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career growth
• Training and professional development to prepare you in becoming a certified Sleep Technologist (RPSGT)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED