Sleep & Pulmonary Function Technologist

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 Team UHN 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.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Center
Department: Sleep and Pulmonary Function
Reports to: Program Manager
Salary Range: $34.88 to $43.59
Hours: 37.5
Shifts: 8 hour and 12 hour shifts- days, nights, and weekends (as required
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: September 4, 2026

Position Summary

The Sleep and Pulmonary Function Technologist is responsible for the performance of routine tests of pulmonary function (PFTs) as well as studies of overnight polysomnography on individuals with suspected or established disease. Major Responsibilities of the Sleep and Pulmonary Function Technologist at UHN- West Park Healthcare Centre include:

Collect and analyze sleep and pulmonary function test data on a variety of patients, including those with complex medical needs and/or chronic or progressive disease by:

• preparing patients for overnight polysomnography tests and collecting data in accordance with accepted professional and laboratory standards.
• assisting with patient’s personal care needs during the night which may include physical and mechanical lift transfers of patient to bed and wheelchair, turning, positioning, toileting etc.
• applying treatment devices (eg. CPAP, BiLevel PAP, volume ventilators, oxygen) and adjusting parameters through the night based on clinical observations.
• documenting observations, recommendations and clinical findings.
• performing daytime pulmonary function tests such as (but not limited to) Spirometry, Diffusion, Body Plethysmography, MIPS/MEPS in accordance with accepted professional and laboratory standards with bronchodilator administration as required.
• performing daytime analysis of sleep and pulmonary function data in accordance with accepted professional and laboratory standards and producing timely and accurate reports.
• sharing information gathered with patients and their family members, physicians, service coordinators and other interprofessional healthcare team members as required

Ensuring patient safety is a priority by:

• complying with hospital and legislated safety standards.
• preventing, identifying and responding appropriately to safety and medical issues and emergencies.

Maintaining effective, efficient and quality service through:

• requisition assessment for patient acuity to ensure appropriate care.
• equipment set-up, calibration, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, disinfection and sterilization and maintenance of all associated records.
• quality control and assurance of equipment and data collected.
• clerical duties such as filing, entering data into database and supply ordering.
• active participation in departmental/Professional Standards & Issues Committee (PSIC)meetings and hospital-wide committees and policy and procedure development.
• collaboration and communication with hospital staff, physicians, external diagnostic facilities and equipment vendors.
• obligation of staff to obtain registered sleep and pulmonary function designations within allotted timeframes.

Continuing education and teaching:

• attendance and participation at rounds, conferences, webinars etc.
• completion of centre-wide e-learning modules.
• teaching Respiratory Therapy, Sleep, Medical and Physiotherapy students in accordance with University of Toronto and Michener Institute teaching curriculum.
• educating patients through monthly sleep and pulmonary function talks within the hospital.
• training and mentoring of new staff members which includes accountability for quality test data and patient care for up to 1 year.

Exemplifying the core values of UHN:

• Safety, Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Stewardship.
• Following UHN\'s core purpose of transforming the lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery, and learning along with our primary value of the needs of patients come first.

Required (Minimum):

• University degree and/or college diploma in Human Life Sciences, Pulmonary Function/ Sleep Technology or equivalent.
• Registered pulmonary function technologist or registry eligible.
• Registered polysomnographic technologist or registry eligible.
• Ability to work independently in a sophisticated laboratory environment.
• Strong technical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

Desired/ Preferred:

• Current BLS certification.
• Experience working with people with complex or progressive illnesses or disabilities, including patients with a tracheostomy and/or ventilatory assisted individuals, and individuals with limited mobility.
• Practical understanding of mechanical ventilators.

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 offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• 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.

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.