Staff Diagnostic Neurophysiology Technologist, EEG Clinic - BC Children’s Hospital

• Perform analogue and digital EEG recordings. Cater EEG electrode placement, recording parameters, and stimulation techniques to age of patient being testes from pre-term to young adults. Interpret EEG results and implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes, and use of activation procedures.
• Write a comprehensive patient history with accumulated information from the patient and/or parent, and the medical chart documents. Determine the presenting problem and direct test accordingly. Explain the procedure to the patient and family members present and answers any questions.
• During EEG testing asks patient questions to demonstrate responsiveness and documents patients clinical activities during a seizure or other patient emergent situation. Review data collected during event. Provide hard copy print out and factual report of clinical and electrical events. Document video times for archiving and completes appropriate forms.
• Recognize artifact (physiological or environmental). Document, eliminate or take proper measures to monitor the artifact. Apply EOG, EKG, EMG and appropriate transducers to monitor physiologic activities.
• Perform ambulatory monitoring. Apply electrodes and programs hard drive to collect with appropriate parameters as determined by the presenting history. Disconnect patient, transfers collected data to hospital network and reformats hard drive. Analyses and classifies EEG data.

• Graduation from an approved Electrophysiology Course with certification or a hospital-based training program from an approved institution or two (2) years recent experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the hospital
• One (1) year of recent paediatric experience preferred
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Registration with the Canadian or American Board of Registration for Electroencephalograph Technologists (R.E.T. or R.EEG T.)

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize workload.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

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