Sleep Lab Technician (Polysomnographic Technologist)

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement Position: New
Site:  UHN – Toronto Rehabilitation Institute & Toronto General Hospital
Department: Sleep Lab
Reports to: Clinical Manager 
Wage Range: $27.56 - $34.45 per hour
Hours: Minimum 11.25 Hours per Week
Shifts: Monday-Sunday, Nights
Status: Casual
Closing Date: May 21, 2026

Position Summary

Under the direction of a physician, program manager, or professional guidance of the Professional Practice Leader, the Polysomnographic Technologist administers various sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders; Performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents other test results, and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis. Typically requires a degree or its equivalent and certification as a polysomnographic technician.

Duties

Performs full polysomnography studies and detailed respiratory assessments as defined by the standards committee of the Canadian Sleep Society and the Canadian Thoracic Society.

• Conducts various polysomnographic related tests involving non-invasive techniques such as electroencephalography, electrooculography, electromyography, electrocardiography, multiple sleep latency and respiratory tracings on patients.
• Receives and prepares patients for polysomnographic studies by performing duties such as   receiving requisitions from physicians, reviewing patient case history and assessing the nature of the problems to determine process and initiates sleep study accordingly.
• Schedules patient appointments according to clinical urgency, workload, and need  
• Interviews patient and family, explains procedure, prepares patient for study procedures, connects patient to a variety of monitoring devices, and monitors patient’s comfort throughout the procedure.

Operates a variety of sleep study monitoring devices, calibrates and adjusts equipment throughout study

• Prepare the patient for testing by explaining procedures, applying appropriate electrodes, monitoring devices, and acquiring appropriate medical history
• Analyzes collected data and prepares reports that accurately summarizes the patient's sleep/wake stages, arousal occurrence, respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements body position, arterial oxygen saturation, supplemental oxygen and nCPAP treatment, as well as other clinical events of significance
• Sets up and calibrates equipment required for sleep studies including electrocardiograph (ECG), electromyography (EMG), electroencephalograph (EEG), electrooculography (EOG)Attaches equipment to patient to monitor and record data from oral/nasal airflow, ventilatory movement, arterial oxygen saturation, and audio/visual monitoring
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Performs nCPAP/BPAP S & ST Level titration, supplemental oxygen administration

Recognizes and documents sleep and cardiopulmonary or neurological pathology when it occurs and responds with appropriate intervention, consultation, and/or treatment to ensure patient safety.

• Monitors patient and equipment during testing and flags significant events as they occur
• Identifies, documents and remedies the occurrence of signal artifact, electrode disconnect, and ancillary monitoring equipment malfunction
• Performs Multiple Sleep Latency Test, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test and other testing
• Terminates test at the appropriate time and disconnects monitors from patient   

Participates in laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs

• Maintains statistics on workload and service utilization. Performs other related duties as assigned

Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a 2 year community college program in a health care discipline such as respiratory therapy or electroneurophysiology technology from an accredited institution. or recognized equivalent required.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT™) required
• Certification with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.