Sleep Technologist (Paid Training Provided)

MedSleep Inc. • Nanaimo, BC

5d • CA$19 - CA$21 • 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. As a Sleep Technologist, you’ll be responsible for the proper performance of all procedures relating to the accurate, safe operation of all diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnographic services provided by our clinics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma of equivalent (GED) required.
• Work fewer workdays, 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.
• 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 within thirty (30) days of hire date.
• Valid First aid and CPR certification required.

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
• Starting training wage of $19/hour increasing to $21/hour after training, typically within two (2) months of your hire date
• 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
• 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