Certified Polysomnographic Technician

Sleep Clinician – Edmonton, Alberta (CPSGT or equivalent)

Aveiro Sleep/Sleep Medix is a Sleep and Respiratory service provider. We provide Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT), CPAP therapy and respiratory support services across Western Canada. Aveiro/Sleep Medix is focused on helping people sleep and breathe better.

Aveiro Sleep/Sleep Medix is seeking a Sleep Clinician for a Full -Time or Part-Time position in Edmonton, AB.

Primary Responsibilities

· Home Sleep Apnea Testing

· Review patient history, symptoms, and prescription for Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT)

· Sets up and educates patients on sleep testing equipment

· Converse in a knowledgeable manner when instructing patients to use equipment

· Completes medical questionnaire with patient to ensure test is appropriate

· Obtains patient’s consent to store medical information and data in patient’s chart and share medical information with other medical professionals when appropriate for patient care

· Review and report on HSAT data that has been scored and interpreted

· Liaise with Patient Care Team to ensure reports are sent to physician office and filed

· Assistance with level 3 consultation scheduling

CPAP Therapy (Fitting and Follow-up)

· Sets up and educates patients on CPAP therapy and treatment

· Titrates CPAP pressure as required to ensure the therapeutic effectiveness of CPAP and comfort

· Present, fit, and complete mask sales

· Download CPAP data, analyze, and interpret

· Properly clean and reprocess equipment

· Chart clearly and accurately

· Write physician reports

· Follow-up with patient’s compliance

· Check availability and function of all equipment.

· Assist with inventory and maintenance of equipment

· Bring complex clinical situations to the attention of management or medical director when clinical guidance is required

· Maintains product and technical knowledge

Patient Education

· Facilitate and/or participate in group education sessions

· Inform and educate patients and family members on OSA and CPAP therapy

· Plan and deliver short lectures for patient education events

· Complete other duties as assigned

· Ability to communicate with supervisors, physicians, and co-workers

· Handle stressful and difficult situations in a calm and professional manner

· Contributes to clinical and business improvement opportunities

· Assistance in Marketing

· Providing support as needed at different clinic locations to support business initiatives

Requirements:

· CPSGT, RPSGT designations will all be accepted.

· 2 years’ experience in Sleep Diagnostics and CPAP therapy

· The successful candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient care, and engagement; enjoy working with people, display a warm and friendly disposition; excellent computer and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.

· Candidates must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check

· Must have own vehicle

· Must be willing to work independently

Not required but an asset:

· Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) designation

· Previous Home Oxygen experience

· Previous Pulmonary Function Testing experience

Only candidates who are most qualified for the position will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time