ENP Technologist

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is seeking an Electrodiagnostic Neurology technologist to provide EEG and EMG services for out-patients, in-patients, and ED patients at Charlton Campus or West 5th Campus. The role is casual, part-time with 7.5-hour shifts on day schedule.

Candidates must hold B.R.E.T.C./C.B.R.E.T. credentials, current A.E.T.C. and C.A.E.T. registration, and have strong experience in EEG/EMG across clinical settings. BCLS is required and ongoing education is encouraged.

Qualifications

• B.R.E.T.C. and C.B.R.E.T. certificate required.
• Registration with A.E.T.C and C.A.E.T. in good standing required.
• Completion of a college diploma or bachelor's degree in a relevant clinical field preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma required.
• 2 years EEG/EMG experience.
• Experience in outpatient, inpatient and critical care settings.
• Current BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to ethics, confidentiality, and CAET/AETC standards.
• Maintain interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
• Provide EMG services including various nerve conduction studies.
• Explain NCS procedures to patients and obtain consent.
• Perform both common and uncommon nerve studies to aid the physician.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of EMG equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Patient service

Initiative

Time management

Learning mindset

Independent working

Education

B.R.E.T.C. & C.B.R.E.T. certificate

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a clinical field

High school diploma

Tools

EMG equipment operation

Nerve conduction study setup

EEG/CAET protocol knowledge

Electromyography/EEG software

Job description

Position Details Job Number: JR02652 Department: Electrodiagnostic Neurology This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) Job Type: Casual, Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: OPSEU Local 206 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $38.8 - $52.91 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a new role Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-29 Closing Date: 2026-11-05

Position Summary To provide clinical Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG) services to out-patients, in-patients and ED patients. Electroneurophysiology (ENP) technologists possess the knowledge, skills, and judgment to independently perform complex diagnostic tests such as electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) on adults using specialized and sensitive electronic diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

• B.R.E.T.C. and C.B.R.E.T. certificate required
• Current registration in good standing with A.E.T.C and C.A.E.T. required
• Completion of a College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant clinical field is preferred
• Minimum Highschool Diploma is required
• 2 years experience performing EEG and EMG
• Experience in outpatient, inpatient and critical care settings
• Current BCLS required
• Possess an extensive working knowledge of neuro anatomy and functional anatomy as it relates to EMG and EEG technology
• Basic nerve and muscle histology as it pertains to excitation and propagation of action potentials in peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction transmission and electrochemical/mechanical coupling in skeletal muscle, including type of nerves and their connections responsible for phenomena observed in EMG technology
• Proficient in nerve conduction studies single fibre, phrenic nerve and upper and lower limb
• Comprehensive knowledge of EMG concepts such as gain, sweeps speed, filters, averaging, calibration, stimulating electrode and stimulating parameters, electric safety, ohms law, leakage current and EMG filter and equipment settings
• Well developed patient assessment planning, intervention and evaluation
• Comprehensive knowledge of EEG electrode placement and EEG concepts such as montages, annotation, sensitivity, filter settings, video monitoring as well as activation procedures
• Ability to prepare a written technical impression for the interpreting physician using standard medical terminology when documenting relevant information on the recording Electronic Medical Record documentation
• Good attendance and work record are essential
• Demonstrated initiative, responsibility and organization
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team
• Working knowledge of sterile procedures, infection control, emergency codes, safety awareness, research. etc.
• Demonstrated patient service excellence
• Evidence of continued education & learning
• Demonstrated strengths in problem-solving, time management and as a team player

Responsibilities

• Adheres to responsibilities regarding ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with the Association of Electromyographers of Canada (AETC) and the Canadian Association of EEG Technologists (CAET)
• Maintains appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, allied health staff, physician staff and other hospital and clinic staff
• Provide EMG services by performing nerve conduction studies such as: median, ulnar, radial, musculocutaneous, sural, superficial peroneal, medial and lateral plantar, saphenous, facial
• Perform myasthenia/myasthenic syndrome studies, late response studies, blink reflexes
• Explains the NCS (Nerve conduction study) procedure to the patient to obtain consent, and cooperation necessary to complete the examination
• Performs both common and uncommon nerves studies to aid the EMG physician in the best studies to expose abnormalities
• Confirms patient’s referral and medical record for orders and special needs, particular attention to patients with pacemakers, defibrillators and neurotransmitters
• Being familiar, competent, and knowledgeable in all the clinical, specialized and research related EMGs
• Provide EEG services in adherence to the standards of CAET
• EEG Electrode placement knowledge and ability to interpret and evaluate clinical data
• Perform Sleep Deprived EEG studies, EEG with Video as well as routine EEG
• Performs and documents activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, sleep or drowsiness
• Familiar, competent, and knowledgeable in all clinical, specialized and research related EEGs
• Design exam based on patient history in conjunction with departmental protocols and proceed with completion of exam base on patient response and demonstrated abnormality
• Receiving and preparing patients for diagnosis, administering test to patients in required time period, observing patients to ensure accurate results
• Participating in ongoing Quality Assurance within the department
• Providing educational, technical supervision and training to fellows, residents and students
• Accurate timely completion of all cases in the Electronic Medical Record
• EVP an asset, St. Joseph’s does not offer this service
• Ensure safe operating/maintaining of Electromyographic equipment, making minor repairs when necessary and documenting and report equipment failures
• Participate in research activities as required
• Participate in educational activities and lecture doctors, nurses, interns and students on EMG Department
• Participate in training of new staff members
• Competed CME in compliance with AETC and CAET
• Works under minimal supervision
• Other duties as assigned #SJHHjobs St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]). At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and excit i ng benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.