Neurophysiological Technologist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Operating Room team. This temporary full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to high-risk neuro/spinal surgeries and ensuring patient safety through advanced monitoring techniques. With a commitment to building a healthier world, this role emphasizes the importance of effective communication, multi-tasking, and adherence to high standards of care. Join a team that values your expertise and offers numerous professional development opportunities while making a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree program in Nursing or Life Sciences.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze surgery requirements and monitor patients during surgery.
• Perform preoperative and interoperative procedures.
• Conduct quality assurance and control as per departmental standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work accurately under stress

Knowledge of legislative and departmental policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Life Sciences

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site:Toronto Western Hospital
Department:Operating Room
Reports to:Manager
Work Model: In-Office
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Shifts:Various Shifts as needed including Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays and On- Call.
Status: Temporary Full-Time (contract end date June 1, 2026)
Closing Date:May 15, 2025

Duties

• Analyzes surgery requirements; determines the degree of patient monitoring that is required during surgery.
• Performs preoperative set up procedures.
• Performs interoperative procedures.
• Performs advanced monitoring for high risk neuro/spinal surgeries, independently making critical decisions on whether the patient's central nervous system has been compromised.
• Ensures procedures are completed accurately and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Performs a follow up evaluation of patient's neurological status for complicated cases.
• Performs Quality Assurance and Control, as set by department standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree program in Nursing or Life Sciences
• Successful candidates required to write the Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) within two years of start date
• Ability to multi-task and to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet patient care needs
• Ability to meet continuing education requirements
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgement
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies preferred

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.