EEG Technologist - Royal Columbian Hospital

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.93 - $48.59 / hour Job Summary

Detailed Overview

Performs various electroneurophysiological tests including EEG tests and Recording for Carotid Endarterectomy; evaluates test results and provides test information for interpretation by the medical staff. Performs supply and equipment maintenance, maintains procedure manual and workload measurement statistics/information.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and records EEG tests on patients by performing duties such as operating a variety of digital equipment, adjusting equipment during test processes and taking appropriate measurements from test data produced in order to demonstrate whether abnormalities exist.
• Formulates technical preliminary reports by performing duties such as analyzing recordings, describing abnormal manifestations and forwarding impressions to the Neurologists for diagnosis.
• Prepares for patient test by performing duties such as receiving requisitions from physicians, reviewing case history, and assessing the nature of the problems to determine test approach.
• Obtains patient history from the patient or family, explains procedure, attaches electrodes to appropriate areas and monitors patient's comfort to ensure patient is at ease while obtaining required results.
• Sets-up and monitors Carotid Endarterectomy during the OR procedures and advises the Surgeon of any changes during the procedure.
• Ensures equipment is functioning correctly and reports any problems to Biomed for equipment servicing.
• Cleans machine electrodes; calibrates equipment to ensure production of accurate records.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Provides input into capital equipment acquisitions and budget information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized program in Electroneurophysiology Technology plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for registration with the Canadian Board of Registration of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (CBRET) and/or the Board of Registered Electromyography Technologists of Canada (BRETC).

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with others. . Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to organize work. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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