Lead Diagnostic Neurophysiology Technologist

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

EEG Technologists, when you join the diverse and welcoming group of EEG technology professionals at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, you’ll feel like you’ve won the work team lottery. BC Children’s EEG tech team include long-term staff who enjoy the incredible supportive environment along with ongoing opportunities to gain new certifications and grow their skillsets (for example, CNIM – Certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring; Evoked Potential Technologists – R. EP T.). Each team member has complete ownership of their patients’ care while they are completing their assessments and engaging with the department’s interdisciplinary team.

Career Growth: Supported advancement across EEG, evoked potentials, and specialty modalities with structured orientation and mentorship. Innovative Technology: Work with leading pediatric neurodiagnostic technology in one of Canada’s most specialized children’s hospitals. Meaningful Impact: Every study you perform helps guide care for children facing complex neurological conditions. Varied Caseload: Work in across all units and clinics, caring for pediatric patients of all levels of acuity, specialities and age, with responsibility for intensive monitoring, ambulatory monitoring, sedated and non-sedated patients.

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What You’ll Do

Direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of technical and clerical staff in the Neurophysiology Department by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employees’ performances and determining related training and orientation requirements. Monitor patient appointment availability; adjust appointment slots to meet demands; monitor the output of the Department and provide documentation of quality control standards. Schedule all special procedures; liaise with medical, nursing and other hospital staff regarding bookings. Coordinate investigation and evaluation of new equipment; provides input to capital budget annually in conjunction with Medical Director. Recruit staff and students; select, discipline and terminate employees in conjunction with Medical Director; deliver EEG technical staff and student orientations in laboratory policies and procedures. Authorize payroll records and overtime. Oversee the teaching supervisors of the training program. Responsible for equipment repair, servicing and preventative maintenance by contacting the biomedical technologist or the manufacturer. Coordinate regional service at a satellite department; set patient and staff scheduling; answer inquiries and reports to Medical Director.

Qualifications

What you bring

Graduation from an approved Electrophysiology Course or a hospital-based training programme from an approved institution plus five years recent, related experience including one year’s recent paediatric experience and one-year supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Hospital. Registration with the Canadian or American Board of Registration for Electroencephalograph Technologists (R.E.T. OR R.EEG T.). Certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Plus One Of The Following Registrations

Registration with the American Board of Registered Evoked Potential Technologists (R.EP T.) Registration with the Canadian or American board of Registered EMG Technologists (RT(EMG) or R.ED T.) Registration with the American Board of Registration in Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM).

Two additional registrations from above list of three will place the incumbent at Grid Level 12.

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 healthcare settings. This involves 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 BCCH 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, Anti-racism Data 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 leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic. Knowledge 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

Ability to supervise. Ability to lead and teach. Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize workload. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. An understanding and troubleshooting knowledge of numerous pieces of neurophysiology equipment. Knowledge of Neurophysiology computer applications and skilled in troubleshooting problems. Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and 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 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more. 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: Temporary, Full-Time (Until December 31, 2026, or until return of incumbent)

Salary Range: $43.48 – 54.28/hour Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800 - 1600

Requisition # 202014E

What We Do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is a part of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

BCCH and PHSA are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including 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 and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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