Staff Diagnostic Neurophysiology Technologist, EEG Clinical

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• 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 directs 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 complete 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, transfer collected data to hospital network and reformat hard drive. Analyse and classify EEG data.
• Perform basic EP’s and EMG/NC in the laboratory or at the bedside.
• Perform SEP and MEP monitoring during basic spinal cord surgery. Apply surface and subdermal electrodes, deliver motor and somatosensory stimulation and record the results. Document anesthetic levels and vital signs. Label and measure waveforms. Communicate a factual report to surgeon. Trouble shoot system when response degrades.
• Participate in student training program by teaching didactic lectures.
• Administer sedation to patient as prescribed by the patient’s physician, under supervision, when necessary.
• Participate in in-service educational programs by preparing and presenting lectures. Present video and EEG results at Rounds. Present platform and poster presentations at conferences and technical meetings.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Electrophysiology Course with certification or a hospital-based training program from an approved institution or two years recent experience including one year recent paediatric experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Hospital.
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Registration with the Canadian or American Board of Registration for Electroencephalograph Technologists (R.E.T. or R.EEG T.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Children’s Hospital contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• 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.
• Ability to teach.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, 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.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $36.69 - $45.81/hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 4 days/week between Mon-Fri ; 0637-1630

Requisition # 192338E