Neurophysiological Technologist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a temporary full-time position in the Operating Room at Toronto Western Hospital. The role involves analyzing surgery requirements, performing critical monitoring during high-risk surgeries, and ensuring compliance with departmental standards. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Life Sciences and be prepared to write the Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring within two years.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree program in Nursing or Life Sciences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes surgery requirements and determines patient monitoring needs.
• Performs preoperative and interoperative procedures.
• Conducts follow-up evaluations of patients' neurological status.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Professionalism

Judgement

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:June 5, 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.