EEG Technologist

Fraser Health Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health is hiring a Casual - EEG Technologist I for Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre in Abbotsford, BC. The role involves performing EEG tests, managing patient prep, and assisting in OR procedures, with a focus on accurate recordings and patient comfort.

The position offers a supportive team environment, comprehensive health benefits, vacation time, and a pension plan as part of Fraser Health's commitment to workforce well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program in Electroneurophysiology Technology.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education.
• Eligible for CBRET and/or BRETC registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EEG tests on patients using digital equipment and record results.
• Prepare patients and requisitions, review history, and ensure comfort during testing.
• Set up and monitor carotid endarterectomy procedures and assist the surgeon as needed.
• Keep equipment calibrated, perform maintenance, and report issues to Biomed.
• Maintain supplies and inventory; contribute to budget information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Organization

Physical endurance

Education

Electroneurophysiology Technology program

CBRET/BRETC eligibility

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.93 - $48.59 / hour

Job Summary

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

We currently have exciting opportunities for Casual - EEG Technologists I to join our team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre located in Abbotsford, B.C. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

Come work with us!

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strides to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Detailed Overview

Performs various electroneurophysiological tests including EEG tests and Recording for Carotid Endarterectomy; evaluates test results and provides test information for interpretation by the medical staff. Performs supply and equipment maintenance, maintains procedure manual and workload measurement statistics/information.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and records EEG tests on patients by performing duties such as operating a variety of digital equipment, adjusting equipment during test processes and taking appropriate measurements from test data produced in order to demonstrate whether abnormalities exist.
• Formulates technical preliminary reports by performing duties such as analyzing recordings, describing abnormal manifestations and forwarding impressions to the Neurologists for diagnosis.
• Prepares for patient test by performing duties such as receiving requisitions from physicians, reviewing case history, and assessing the nature of the problems to determine test approach. Obtains patient history from the patient or family, explains procedure, attaches electrodes to appropriate areas and monitors patient's comfort to ensure patient is at ease while obtaining required results.
• Sets-up and monitors Carotid Endarterectomy during the OR procedures and advises the Surgeon of any changes during the procedure.
• Ensures equipment is functioning correctly and reports any problems to Biomed for equipment servicing. Cleans machine electrodes; calibrates equipment to ensure production of accurate records.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and equipment. Provides input into capital equipment acquisitions and budget information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized program in Electroneurophysiology Technology plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Eligible for registration with the Canadian Board of Registration of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (CBRET) and/or the Board of Registered Electromyography Technologists of Canada (BRETC).

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others. .
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.