Polysomnography Technician

Requisition

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
October 14, 2026

City:
Winnipeg

Employer:

Misericordia Health Centre

Site:
Misericordia Health Centre - Misericordia Health Centre

Department / Unit:
Sleep Disorder Centre

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/06/2026 - Indefinite

Reason for Term:
Other Leave

FTE: 0.85

Anticipated

Shift: Days;

Nights;

Weekends;

Non-Conforming

Work Arrangement:
In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base

Hours:

2015

Salary: $36.511 , $38.194 , $40.005

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Position Overview

Performs diagnostic, therapeutic, and research Polysomnography studies and related therapies.

Performs routine equipment care and maintenance; conducts routine inventory of supplies.

Participates in the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Disorder Centre.

Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

Experience

Practical experience using polysomnography equipment, electro-encephalography, electrooculography, electromyography, respiratory monitoring and electrocardiography required.

Practical experience using respiratory equipment in the treatment of sleep apnea is also required.

Basic computer skills/knowledge is required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

A minimum of six (6) months’ experience as a Polysomnography Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies (Phase I and Phase II checklists) or successful completion of a polysomnography training program.

Knowledge of basic respiratory physiology preferred.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Current and valid CPR certificate is required.

Qualifications And Skills

Works within the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.

Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills.

Demonstrates appropriate social skills.

Demonstrates ability to follow directions.

Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.

Attends relevant education programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, etc. to provide high quality service to patients and the Centre.

Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of polysomnography EEG/respiratory therapy through current literature, publications, etc.

Physical Requirements

Incumbent is required to work alternating weekly day and night shifts, including weekends.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

Stand.

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Reach with hands and arms.

Climb or balance.

Talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to:

Walk, Sit, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical vapours such as acetone, ether, or glutaraldehyde. There may also be skin…