Neurophysiology Technologist EEG

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Centre in Toronto is seeking a certified EEG/EMG technologist to perform outpatient and inpatient neurophysiology testing, including ICU patients, as part of Unity Health Toronto.

The successful candidate will hold a Canadian EEG board certification (or eligibility), be capable with NCS, and demonstrate strong knowledge of neuroanatomy, communication, and teamwork in a busy academic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Canadian Board certified in EEG or eligible via formation of EEG training in Canada (BCIT or La Cite) is required
• Nerve Conduction Test capable. Canadian Board Certification in EMG would be a strong asset
• Thorough understanding of anatomy and neurophysiology skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, managing competing priorities in a busy environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professions / disciplines in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Outpatient and Inpatient EEG testing, including ICU patients
• Outpatient and Inpatient EMG and EP testing
• All full time technologists are expected to participate in both EMG (NCS) and EEG testing; certification within a reasonable time after hiring

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Canadian EEG board certification

Job description

Unity Health Toronto is a health-care network made up of St. Joseph's Health Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, and Providence Healthcare. Together, we are working together to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities across the full spectrum of care.

St. Joseph's Health Centre is a Catholic community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto that has served the communities of West Toronto and beyond for over a century. At St. Joseph's, our catchment area serves a multi-faceted community that ranges widely in needs. The experience you will gain on this team will be unique simply because of our location and diverse patient population.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Outpatient and Inpatient EEG testing, including ICU patients
• Outpatient and Inpatient EMG and EP testing

Qualifications

• Canadian Board certified in electroencephalography (EEG) OR Canadian Board eligible by virtue of completion of formal EEG training in Canada (BCIT or La Cite) is required
• Nerve Conduction Test Capable. Canadian Board Certification in EMG would be a strong asset
• Thorough understanding of anatomy and neurophysiology skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, managing competing priorities in a busy environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professions / disciplines in a team environment

All full time technologists are expected to participate in both EMG (NCS) and EEG testing. If not EEG or EMG certified at the time of hiring, they will be expected to achieve certification within a reasonable time period after hiring. The successful candidate will become part of a team of supportive and collegial technologists who carry out neurophysiology testing at a high level of skill in a stimulating academic setting with opportunity for research, self-improvement, and teaching future technologists.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.