Job Description

EEG EMG Technician

Permanent Full Time position

The EEG/EMG Technician is responsible for the performance of EMG and EEG studies on referred patients and for functions associated with daily operations of the EMG/EEG lab such as supplies inventory control and ordering. The EMG/EEG Technician will prepare patients for and conduct standard nerve conduction studies, brain wave conduction studies, collect information pertinent to interpretation of the test and assist in the maintenance of the equipment. The EMG/EEG Technician will collaborate with EMG/EEG lab physicians in planning and conducting the tests.

Contribute to safe, quality care by

• Prepare patients for EMG/EEG examinations.
• Completes nerve conduction or brain wave conduction studies in accordance with departmental protocols and best practices.
• Prepares reports of nerve conduction or brain wave conduction studies for interpretation by the physician.
• Assists the physician electromyographer in completion of the needle EMG assessment.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Checks, calibrates and performs routine maintenance to diagnostic equipment.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

What must you have?

• Graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Technology or Electromyography Technology program.
• Registered or eligibility to register with Canadian Board of Registration of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (CBRET) or Board of Registered Electromyography Technologists of Canada (BRETC).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in performing both EEG and EMG tests.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.

What else do you bring?

• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Current knowledge of best practices in EMG and EEG.
• Understanding of neuromuscular anatomy and physiology, electrophysiological equipment and electronic principles.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate clinical data and information.
• Ability to work independently, self-directed and can effectively lead clinical inter-professional teams.
• Well-developed ability to organize daily departmental activities and priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and learning.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, communication, coaching, mentoring and team building skills that facilitate positive interactions among all members of the health care team.
• Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated strong patient and customer focused philosophy in all interactions.
• Effective communications using timely, appropriate written, verbal and non-verbal means.
• Effective listening skills to maximize understanding of issues.
• Proven ability to work within a computerized environment.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health\xe2\x80\x99s Commitment to Caring and values \xe2\x80\x93 Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Current knowledge of best practices in EMG and EEG.
• Membership with Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (CAET) is an asset.
• Ability to speak a second language.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Mackenzie Health\'s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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