Research Technologist (SRI) - Sleep and Brain Health Laboratory - Regular Full Time 2024-11356

Description of the Position: Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking an exceptional research polysomnography technologist to join the Sleep and Brain Health Laboratory (https://sleepandbrainhealth.ca/) to support a new randomized clinical trial of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

• Over a span of 2.5 years, 206 older adults with MCI will be started on study-provided CPAP and maintained on CPAP for 8 months. 
• Work alongside academic sleep physicians, a research study coordinator, a PhD student, and undergraduate research assistants.
• Responsible for setting up 2-3 participants per week on CPAP, programming CPAP devices according to physician instructions, performing mask fittings, teaching participants how to use and take care of the CPAP apparatus, and working with participants on an ongoing basis both remotely and in-person to troubleshoot CPAP-related problems (leak, bloating, skin irritation, claustrophobia etc.) including managing the flow of CPAP adherence data. 
• Help manage our inventory of CPAP devices, masks, tubing, and related equipment and serve as a resource to other members of the lab regarding CPAP-related issues. 
• Contribute to scoring of polysomnograms, home sleep apnea tests, and other sleep diagnostics in support of this and other studies, and will assist with other aspects of the study (magnetic resonance imaging, sample collection, cognitive testing) although these duties will in general be taken care of by other members of the study team. 
• Although occasional evening work may be required (e.g. to accommodate participants’ schedules for video calls or mask visits), there will be no overnight work.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Sleep Technologist with RPSGT Registration
• Prior clinical experience with setting up patients on CPAP, programming CPAP devices, performing mask fittings, retrieving CPAP adherence data, and working with patients to troubleshoot CPAP-related problems is essential
• Experience scoring polysomnograms is required

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience working with Home Sleep Apnea Tests is an asset
• Skills in respiratory therapy are an asset
• Skills in EEG are an asset
• Experience in a research environment is an asset
• Phlebotomy skills are an asset

To apply for this position, please:

1. Send Curriculum Vitae b) the names and contact information for three potential references to Mr. Andrew Centen:     ontariosleephealthstudy@sunnybrook.ca

• • Sunnybrook sleep and brain health laboratory: https://sleepandbrainhealth.ca/
  • Sunnybrook Research Institute: www.sunnybrook.ca/research
  • University of Toronto: www.utoronto.ca

Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI) is a research and teaching institute and is the research arm of the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC), and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.  SRI has around 1000 research staff, including more than 300 scientists and clinician scientists. Sunnybrook Research Institute provides a dynamic research environment for postdoctoral fellows and research scientists by linking education and training with research.  There are over 60 Canadian and international postdoctoral fellows, over 190 Canadian and international graduate students, and over 475 other research staff working hands-on with research projects.

We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Application screening will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.