Electroneurophysiology Technologist I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a vibrant children's hospital, where you'll play a crucial role as an EEG Technologist I. This position involves performing vital neurophysiology tests while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide exceptional care for children and families. Your expertise will contribute to accurate diagnostics, and you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills through ongoing education and mentorship. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young patients and thrive in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow in your career while positively impacting the community.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Mentorship Programs

Ongoing Educational Sessions

Qualifications

• Active registration with Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists is required.
• Graduation from a formal Electrophysiology Program or in-house training program.

Responsibilities

• Perform neurophysiology tests on children, including routine EEG.
• Maintain patient records and ensure proper operation of EEG equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Graduation from Electrophysiology Program

Canadian Board of Registered EEG Technologists examination

Current BLS Certification

Tools

EEG Equipment

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Alberta Children’s Hospital is a warm and vibrant workplace with team members, youth, families, staff, and physicians partnering together to provide service to the children and families in inpatient units and ambulatory clinics. Reporting to the Unit Manager and the coordinator for the Neurophysiology Lab, the EEG Technologist I is responsible for performing standard neurophysiology tests on children, including routine EEG. The technologist works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary health care team, utilizing the principles of family-centered care to meet the diagnostic needs of this patient population. As the successful candidate, you will exhibit excellent communication skills and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and flexibility to meet varying clinical and operational needs. Participation on program/clinic committees is expected as needed. You will receive guidance, mentoring, and leadership appropriate to your level of experience from senior staff members. As part of the Neurophysiology team, you will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing educational sessions related to your discipline and be supported in developing skills in other areas of the technology field. Physical abilities include prolonged sitting/standing, pushing/pulling of equipment, assisting with patient transfers, and sustained awkward postures involved in day-to-day work activities. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, and weekends on-call as per scheduled rotation. Relocation Assistance will be considered – please discuss with the hiring manager at the time of the interview.

Description:

As an Electroneurophysiology (EEG) Technologist, you will perform appropriate tests on all age groups, utilizing a variety of electrode application methods and explain testing procedures to clients/patients and family. You will observe physical changes in the patient during testing, prepare results, and/or interpret findings for/with the physician. You will prepare, update, and maintain patient records. You will ensure proper operation of equipment by performing maintenance, calibration, cleaning and detecting any equipment malfunction, making minor repairs, or reporting the need for major repairs to the appropriate person. You will inform the physician of urgent examination results and resolve unusual or complex cases or refer concerns to the appropriate individual(s).

• Recovery Alberta:
• Classification: EEG Technologist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Neurosciences - Peds Neurophysiology Lab
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-JAN-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 03-FEB-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.45
• Maximum Salary: $46.69
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Graduation from a formal Electrophysiology Program or successful completion of a recognized in-house training program. Qualified to complete or completion of Canadian Board of Registered EEG Technologists examination. Current BLS. New grads welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.