EEG / EMG Technician (Certified)

Health PEI; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Health PEI is seeking an EEG/EMG Technologist (Cardio-Respiratory) to assist with diagnosis and treatment by conducting EEGs and NCS independently, and to support physicians with EMG.

Duties include explaining procedures to patients, applying EEG electrodes using the 10/20 system, calibrating equipment to Canadian guidelines, maintaining records and stock, and assisting the Neurologist with EMG.

Qualifications

• Must complete a recognized EEG and EMG program.
• Must be Canadian board registered in EEG and EMG.
• Experience in an Electro-Neuro Diagnostic Lab performing EEGs independently is an asset.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in computer programs, patient information systems, and data retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Explain test procedures to patients.
• Perform EEG and NCS from physician referrals independently.
• Apply EEG electrodes using the 10/20 system.
• Operate and calibrate EEG equipment per Canadian guidelines.
• Complete EEG & NCS according to Canadian guidelines.
• Maintain records of all tests performed.
• Maintain stock of EEG/EMG supplies, forms and materials.
• Clean, disinfect and maintain clinical equipment and areas.
• Assist the Neurologist in performing EMG.
• Maintain professional certifications and participate in continuing education.

Skills

EEG/EMG skills

Clinical documentation

Organizational skills

Education

EEG/EMG program

Canadian EEG/EMG board registration

Tools

EEG equipment operation

NCS equipment operation

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

The EEG/EMG Technologist (Cardio-Respiratory)will assist with the diagnosis and treatment of patients by conducting Electroencephalographs (EEG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) independently and assist physicians with Electromyography (EMG).

Duties will include:

• Explaining test procedures to patients
• Performing EEG and NCS from physician referrals on patients independently
• Utilize the 10/20 measuring system for applying EEG electrodes
• Operating and calibrating EEG equipment according to Canadian guidelines
• Completing EEG & NCS according to Canadian guidelines
• Maintain records of all tests performed
• Maintaining adequate stock of EEG/EMG test supplies, forms and other materials
• Cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining clinical equipment and areas
• Assisting the Neurologist in performing EMG
• Maintaining professional certifications and participating in continuing education courses
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a recognized program in EEG and EMG
• Must be Canadian board registered in EEG and EMG
• Experience working in an Electro-Neuro Diagnostic Lab, performing EEGs independently, and assisting physicians with EMG is an asset
• Must have organizational and decision-making skills/knowledge
• Must have knowledge and experience with computer programs, patient information systems and data retrieval
• Good previous work and attendance record
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Salary Range: $33.46 - $41.05 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / Monday to Friday, Evenings & Weekends When Necessary