EEG Technologist - Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 50,544 - 63,107; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Additional discounts and perks

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Westminster is seeking an EEG Technologist for a casual position at Royal Columbian Hospital. The role involves conducting electroneurophysiological tests, preparing patients, and ensuring proper equipment maintenance. Applicants should have a graduation from a recognized Electroneurophysiology program and relevant experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive employer-paid benefits including vacation time and immediate pension enrollment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Canadian Board of Registration of Electroneurophysiology Technologists.
• One year of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EEG tests on patients using digital equipment.
• Formulate technical preliminary reports for Neurologists.
• Prepare patients by explaining procedures and monitoring comfort.
• Setup and monitor equipment during procedures.
• Maintain equipment and inventory supplies.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Work organization

Physical ability

Education

Graduation from a recognized program in Electroneurophysiology Technology

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69 - $45.81 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for an EEG Technologist at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase two

RCH first opened in 1862, is a vital referral centre and regional centre of excellence for trauma, critical care, cardiac care, maternity, neonatal intensive care and neurosurgery. When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds.

New Westminster

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.


• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.


• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.


• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.


• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.


• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes


• Additional employee discounts and perks available

*Eligibility based on employment status

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

1. 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.


2. Formulates technical preliminary reports by performing duties such as analyzing recordings, describing abnormal manifestations and forwarding impressions to the Neurologists for diagnosis.


3. 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.


4. Sets-up and monitors Carotid Endarterectomy during the OR procedures and advises the Surgeon of any changes during the procedure.


5. 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.


6. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and equipment. Provides input into capital equipment acquisitions and budget information.


7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

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.

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