Company Bio
North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.
What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.
North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.
We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!
Position Summary
Registered EEG Technologist, Cardio-Respiratory/E.E.G:
Your goal in this position is to perform routine as well as specialized EEG recordings of high technical quality using accepted standards, both in the lab and using the portable system throughout the hospital including paediatric and neonatal patients. You have the ability to work independently as well as a member of a dynamic inter-professional team. In addition, you have effective decision making skills and a self-directed approach to work. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will
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Perform out-patient and in-patient routine and sleep-deprived EEGs to include neonatal and intensive care patients
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Maintain accurate records of tests performed
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Ensure equipment is functioning properly and maintain adequate supplies
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members to optimize use of available resources
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Support a customer-focused environment
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Perform routine EEGs and specialized procedures in the EEG lab
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Perform portable EEGs in Critical Care units and other in-patient units as required
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Help to maintain accurate departmental records
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Provide assistance to physicians, staff and service personnel related to the use and operation of EEG equipment
Qualifications
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Registered EEG Technologist with Canadian Board of Registration of Electroencephalograph Technologists (CBRET) or the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) and (CAET) Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists are required
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Current CPR certification preferred
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Completion of two years post-secondary education with some courses in Biology and Mathematics or other relevant post-secondary education is required
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Minimum of six months experience in a lab with outpatient, inpatient and critical care patients in an adult and paediatric patient population is required
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Previous work experience as an EEG Technologist in a hospital setting is required
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Minimum of one (1) year previous work experience to include EEG set-up, recording and technical trouble-shooting of equipment, as well as preliminary interpretation of inpatient and outpatient recording quality is required
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Previous experience in ICU or NICU settings and experience working with vulnerable patients is required
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Basic ECG Interpretation preferred
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Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification is required
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with excellent patient care skills and service excellence attitude
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Strong organizational skills combined with effective problem solving abilities
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Bilingualism in French/English is an asset
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Casual position, 6 hour shifts, day, evening shifts including weekends, in the Cardio-Respiratory/E.E.G Department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDHP & #LI-BR1
How to Apply
Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
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Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
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We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
Closing Statement
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
