Electroneurophysiology Technologist (Vancouver)

Electroneurophysiology Technologist (Vancouver)

01 Nov
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Providence Health Care
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Vancouver

01 Nov

Providence Health Care

Vancouver

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.93/Hr. - CAD $48.59/Hr.

As Providence Health Care prepares for the opening of the Current St. Paul's Hospital, some aspects of this position may evolve during the transition period. While the overall nature of the role is expected to remain substantially the same, operational requirements may result in adjustments to scheduling, FTE, unit assignment, site or other operational details.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes.

Testing may be required.

A criminal record check may be required

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, Ambulatory Care and receiving work direction from the Physician Head, Neurology, the Electroneurophysiology Technologist performs technical functions related to Diagnostic Neurophysiology. Duties include

- conducting various tests such as Electroencephalography (E.E.G.)
- evoked Potentials (EP) and components of Electromyography (EMG) such as Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), recording measurements and formulating technical reports for interpretation by medical staff.

Education

Education, Training and Experience Completion of a recognized Electroneurophysiology Technology program plus two years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certification with the Canadian Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (CBRET).

Certification with the Board of Registration of Electromyography Technologists of Canada (BRETC)



and/or the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) to be attained within first three (3) years of hire.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to deal with others effectively.

Ability to demonstrate procedures.

Ability to establish good rapport with patients, public, and staff.

Ability to adapt to patient's needs.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to organize work.

Ability to operate related equipment.

- A competitive salary The salary range for this position is $38.93 - $48.59 per hour, depending on experience.
- Growth opportunities We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
- State-of-the-art facilities The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
- Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons.



We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day

Explains EEG, EMG (NCS) and/or EP diagnostic procedures to patients, records patient's clinical history and required clinical baseline information and prepares patient for testing by measuring patient's head, lowering skin impedances, applying electrodes onto the predetermined measured positions on patient and body and ensuring appropriate electrode impedances. Sedates patient as required.

Performs standard EMG (NCS), EEG recordings and/or EP testing across the hospital including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Special Care Nursery and Neonatal EEG recordings and portable EMG(NCS)/EEG/EP testing on acute care wards, recognizing physiological and non-physiological artifacts and taking appropriate steps to eliminate them.

Conducts Evoked Potential Tests such as visual, brainstem and somato-sensory evoked responses using a variety of equipment by performing duties such as locating and stimulating nerves, applying recording electrodes to patient, assessing patients' responses and making necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure a complete study is conducted.

For EEG testing, documents normal and abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test such as the clinical seizure. Uses activation procedures such as hyperventilation as appropriate, photic stimulation, and sleep. Monitors other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiogram, electro-oculograms, and respiration, as appropriate.

For EP testing,

📌 Electroneurophysiology Technologist (Vancouver)
🏢 Providence Health Care
📍 Vancouver

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