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The sleep laboratory technologist assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents care provided to patients in the sleep laboratory and sleep clinic.

Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) strategy.  As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Performs clinical sleep studies including monitoring, data collection, scoring/analysis, and application of breathing support devices e.g. CPAP, BPAP and oxygen.
• Provides services to patients and patient care areas including liaison, troubleshooting of equipment, review of records, therapeutic recommendations, documentation and follow-up, and participation in educational rounds.
• Consults with physicians and/or other health care providers to solve problems and recommend changes.
• Initiates and maintains required records and documentation.         
• Meets the Standards of Practice of the appropriate regulated health profession.
• Maintains professional competence through staff development and continuing education.
• Maintains certification in and performs controlled and delegated medical acts as required.
• Provides education to patients, families and other health care workers.
• Participates in the role of preceptor for respiratory therapy students, other student programs, trainees and fellows as required. Directs, supervises and evaluates activities and care provided by students.
• Participates in the orientation of new sleep laboratory staff members.
• Participates in ensuring all legislated requirements for sleep laboratory services are met, including the Public Hospital Act, Health Disciplines Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management functions, and reports adverse events/equipment failure to the manager as required.
• Documents workload measurement data.
• Participates in department planning and projects as required including maintaining supplies in good working order, requesting stock as needed and ordering internal supplies as required.
• Observes and promotes health and safety regulations of the department and hospital.
• Participates in maintaining a clean, orderly, secure, and safe work environment.
• Performs related work as requested.

• Registration with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required.
• Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) as sleep educator is preferred.
• Eligible for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or College of Nurses of Ontario preferred.
• C.L.S. required.
• Two years recent related experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of current test procedures, technologies, and calibration methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to score/analyze sleep studies essential.
• Demonstrated ability with above average written and verbal communication skills, including good grammar composition, and spelling.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully with all types of people.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check required.

About Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is Southeastern Ontario’s largest acute-care academic hospital. Consisting of our Hotel Dieu Hospital site and Kingston General Hospital site, as well as the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and two research institutes, we care for more than 500,000 patients and families from across our region. As one of Kingston’s largest employers, we are home to nearly 5,000 staff, more than 2,000 health-care learners and 1,000 volunteers who are committed to partnering with patients and families to ensure we continually provide high quality, compassionate care. Fully affiliated with Queen’s University we are ranked as one of Canada’s top research hospitals. Come & see why Kingston is a great place to live: https://possiblemadehere.org/

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