EEG/EMG Technician

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Job Type

Regular Full Time

1

Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Allied Health, Rehabilitation Services - Physiotherapy

Employee Group

Non Union

Location

Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

Up to 30 hours per week.

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Job Description

Are you a skilled Electroencephalogram (EEG)/Electromyography (EMG) Technician who thrives on making a real difference in patients' lives? If you're seeking a role where your expertise directly contributes to diagnoses and treatment plans for a diverse patient population, Mount Sinai Hospital offers a unique opportunity to utilize the latest EEG/EMG systems in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Is this you?

You are a highly organized and detail-oriented technician with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting seamlessly to the demands of both inpatient and ambulatory settings.

You are eager to expand your knowledge and expertise in EEG/EMG technology, contributing to cutting-edge research and quality improvement initiatives. In this role, you will advance your existing clinical analysis and safe patient handling skills by applying them to various patient populations. Unique to this position, Mount Sinai provides an opportunity to gain significant experience completing EEGs with level 3 (NICU) neonates and with adults, including patients in ICU.

About this team

The Neurology and Rehabilitation team at Mount Sinai Hospital is a collaborative and supportive group of health care professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with neurological disorders. This team supports all inpatient programs (including ICU and NICU), along with our neurology ambulatory clinics. Inpatient consults are ad-hoc daily and based on patient’s medical acuity and status. Our ambulatory clinics run five days a week with patients scheduled to be seen by the technicians on a daily basis.

This team includes neurologists, EEG/EMG technicians, and other specialists who work together to diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and techniques, including the latest Natus EEG/EMG hardware and software to deliver accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, learn from their expertise, and play a vital role in advancing of neurological care.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with other EEG/EMG technicians and members of the neurology team on workflow and patient caseload coverage
• Support the ambulatory EMG/EEG clinic, including receiving patients at reception and obtain medical history, including previous EEG and EMG tests
• Prioritize inpatient referrals to facilitate timely assessment and to facilitate patient flow
• Explain the test procedure to the patient and obtain cooperation necessary for a complete examination
• Obtain patient consent for procedures
• Prepare the patient and apply a variety of surface electrodes as required
• Report abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test to physician supervisor
• Perform appropriate calibration procedure on the electrodiagnostic instrument for standard recordings
• Manipulate instrument controls for optimal recording of electrical responses
• Keep equipment clean and in operating condition, detect instrument malfunctions, make minor maintenance adjustments
• Ensure patient results are saved appropriately in the patient health record
• Report any need for repairs or maintenance with Biomed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Registration with the Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists and/or the Canadian Board of Registration of EEG Technologists
• Successful completion of a Diploma of Technology in Electrophysiology or a two year hospital-based training program
• CPR certification

Skills and Knowledge

• Expertise in the performance of nerve conduction studies and adult and neonatal electroencephalograms in an inpatient and outpatient setting including adult and neonatal ICUs
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish successful rapport with patients, public and staff
• Capacity and sensitivity to deal with severely ill patients and the circumstances that surround these patients
• Self-directed learner
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within neurodiagnostics, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

6/14/2024

Posting Deadline

6/28/2024

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our people and patients, Sinai Health has made it a priority to support everyone in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Consistent with this, our Staff Immunization & Surveillance Policy was recently updated to include the requirement for full vaccination – currently defined as receiving two doses and serving a 14-day waiting period following the second dose – in order to be able to work at Sinai Health. To be compliant with our updated Policy, you must provide proof of dual COVID-19 vaccination, as indicated on the Prospective Immunization and Surveillance Policy Information Sheet, in order to be eligible for employment at Sinai Health. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

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Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national, and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community, and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educate future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization, that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [email protected] .