The Department of Neurophysiology at The Hospital for Sick Children is seeking a Permanent Full-time Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologist to join our team.
As a Neurodiagnostic Technologist, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, skilled, and compassionate care while performing advanced diagnostic testing procedures. You’ll work closely with children and families in a collaborative clinical setting. If you’re passionate about pediatric care, advanced diagnostics, and working in an environment where your skills change lives we want to hear from you.
Here’s What You’ll Get To Do:
The Neurophysiology Technologist provides/ensures the competent and compassionate care of children (and their families) while preforming one or more of the following procedures: Electroencephalography (EEG) and Evoked Potentials (EP) an Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) in the Neurophysiology Lab. Additional training duties may include the ability to perform all routine and advanced level neurophysiological testing without supervision in areas such as: epilepsy monitoring, invasive monitoring, cortical stimulation, functional mapping and Magnetoencephalography (MEG).
This involves obtaining a current clinical neurological history of the patient, educating the patient/family about the procedure, preparing the patient for the procedure, performing the procedure utilizing specialized computer and/or video/digital equipment, producing a detailed technical report and consulting with other health care professionals.
The Neurophysiology Technologist is also responsible for operating the machinery/equipment to aid in the patient’s responses, as well as maintaining the equipment in good working condition, which includes performing routine/emergency testing and troubleshooting.
In addition, this position may require participating in teaching, training and other educational activities. This position may require working after hours, weekend and/or evening work on an on-call basis and the ability to work flexible hours.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
Essential Requirements
- Registered Technologist (R.E.T.) Certificate from the CBRET.**Please include proof of CBRET registration in your cover letter/resume (ie copy of CBRET certification).
- A graduate from a Canadian Board of Registered Electrophysiology Technologists (CBRET) approved Electrophysiology based program from a recognized college or teaching hospital.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical Neurophysiological experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively, efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment in stressful situations to meet patient care needs.
- Effective computer skills and can meet continuing education requirements.
- Patient and family-care oriented.
- Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Preferred Requirements:
- University background in sciences.
- Membership with the Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (CAET) **or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Current BCLS certificate. **or obtain within 6 months of hire.
Here’s What You’ll Love
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
For more on why you’ll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment Type:
- 37.5 hrs/week
- Full-Time with Benefits, Permanent
- On-site