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Title: Polysomnographic Technologist

Company: Covenant Health
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Job Type: FullTime, PartTime, Shift

Description:

As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you will perform polysomnographic sleep studies with pediatric and/or adult clients/patients who are experiencing a variety of sleep disorders. You will conduct transcutaneous monitoring (arterial blood gases) and other therapeutic interventions. You will also educate clients/patients and family on sleep disorders and the use, cleaning, and maintenance of sleep related equipment and coordinate funding options for patients and families referring them to the appropriate resources. You will calibrate a variety of equipment such as oximeters, multi-channel recorders, electro and spectrographic recorder; provide ongoing technical support for equipment including phone consultations and troubleshoot specialized equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform polysomnographic recordings and treat patients with appropriate interventions

Collaborate with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare team

Prepare patients for polysomnogram and gather patient information

Score polysomnographic studies and manage equipment

Qualifications:

Active or eligible for registration with BRPT or Alberta regulatory college

Graduate of a related health care field with minimum 3 years' experience

Experience with computerized laboratory and physiological monitoring systems

Expertise in titrations of CPAP, BiPAP, ASV, and oxygen

Thorough knowledge of AASM Manual for Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events

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Title: Polysomnographic Technologist
Company: Covenant Health
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Your Opportunity: The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for performing polysomnographic recordings and treating patients with appropriate interventions that are used in the diagnosis of a variety of sleep disorders. The technologist works collaboratively with the patient and with members of a multidisciplinary health care team in meeting the diagnostic and therapeutic needs of the patient. The scope of practice includes: preparing patients for the polysomnogram, gathering and analyzing patient information, performing appropriate intervention and treatment, scoring polysomnographic studies and equipment management. A successful applicant who does not have current RPSGT designation will be required to obtain the RPSGT designation and registration with the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists within three months of obtaining the number of sleep lab practice hours required by the BRPT for RPSGT credentialing pathway 2.Description: As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you will perform polysomnographic sleep studies with pediatric and/or adult clients/patients who are experiencing a variety of sleep disorders. You will conduct transcutaneous monitoring (arterial blood gases) and other therapeutic interventions. You will also educate clients/patients and family on sleep disorders and the use, cleaning, and maintenance of sleep related equipment and coordinate funding options for patients and families referring them to the appropriate resources. You will calibrate a variety of equipment such as oximeters, multichannel recorders, electro and spectrographic recorder; provide ongoing technical support for equipment including phone consultations and troubleshoot specialized equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP.

Classification: Polysomnographic Technologist
 Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
 Unit and Program: Sleep Disorders Lab
 Primary Location: U of A Hospital
 Location Details: As Per Location
 MultiSite: Not Applicable
 FTE: 0.86
 Posting End Date: 03FEB2026
 Employee Class: Regular Part Time
 Date Available: 23FEB2026
 Hours per Shift: 11.08
 Length of Shift in weeks: 4
 Shifts per cycle: 12
 Shift Pattern: Nights
 Days Off: As Per Rotation
 Minimum Salary: $43.46
 Maximum Salary: $56.04
 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Active or eligible for registration with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT); or with the applicable Alberta regulatory college for the professions of, but not limited to Respiratory Therapist, Electroneurophysiology Technologist, Electroencephalography Technologist; Registered Nurse; or Licensed Practical Nurse. Additional Required Qualifications:Graduate of a community college or university in a related health care field (RRT, RN, etc.). Current BCLS. Minimum 3 years' experience working in a related health field. Must have experience with computerized laboratory and physiological monitoring systems. Experience working with a complex patient population and performing analysis of sleep studies. Expertise in titrations of CPAP BiPAP, ASV, and oxygen required. Thorough knowledge of AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events and demonstrated competence in applying these rules. A successful applicant who does not have current RPSGT designation will be required to obtain the RPSGT designation and registration with the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists within three months of obtaining the number of sleep lab practice hours required by the BRPT for RPSGT credentialing pathway 2. Must be able to routinely lift up to 15 lbs. above shoulder height required. Must be able to push and pull a stretcher and other equipment required. Must be able to climb stairs required. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods as well as tolerate constant walking and bending required. Must be able to assist patients with mobility problems, including assisting patients to sit, stand and reposition required. Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, and sleep anatomy and physiology required. Extensive knowledge of all types of sleep disorders and their relevance to patient population. Proven ability to identify sleep disorders through the analysis of the sleep study.

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