Neurodiagnostic Technologist I

1 week ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time
Job Summary

As a Neurodiagnostic Technologist I with Fraser Health, you will play a vital role in the operation of the Neurodiagnostic Services Department. Under the direction of the Technical Lead, you will perform duties related to diagnostic neurophysiology (EEG/EMG) and contribute to the clinical diagnosis of patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct and record EEG, Nerve Conduction Tests, and EMG on patients by operating a variety of equipment, calibrating and adjusting equipment during test processes, taking appropriate measurements from test data produced, and entering calculated results into computer to demonstrate whether abnormalities exist.
  • Conduct Evoked Potential Tests such as visual, brainstem, and somato-sensory evoked responses using a variety of equipment by locating and stimulating nerves, applying recording electrodes to patient, assessing patient's responses, and making necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure a complete study is conducted.
  • Formulate technical preliminary reports by analyzing recordings, measuring numerical data, describing abnormal manifestations, and forwarding calculations to physician for use in clinical diagnosis.
  • Receive and prepare patients for tests by reviewing case history and medical chart to be alert for certain symptoms during the test, e.g. epilepsy, and assessing the nature of the problems to determine process and direct test accordingly.
  • Prepare patients for tests by receiving and interviewing patient or family, explaining procedures, attaching electrodes and/or electromyographic equipment to appropriate areas, and monitoring patient's comfort to ensure patient is at ease while obtaining required results.
  • Participate in departmental infection control program by assessing infection control in equipment, handling/storing/disposing of needle electrodes and other supplies, and disinfecting and sterilizing equipment to safety standards in accordance with quality assurance program.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment by calibrating and cleaning equipment to ensure equipment is producing accurate records; maintain service and equipment performance records by completing log book and arranging repairs to ensure equipment is working.
  • Maintain neurodiagnostic procedure records by storing and retrieving from digital archives for future reference. Stores and retrieves hardcopy archives if requested.
  • Guide the clinical experience of assigned new staff and students; provide input to the Technical Lead as requested on progress in achieving established clinical practice guidelines and standards of practice.
  • Demonstrate procedures and usage of equipment to staff including medical residents and students.
  • Assist with setting measurable goals and objectives within a team or individual environment, incorporating the organization's vision and values, goals, and corporate plan, through methods such as maintaining and updating own knowledge of clinical and professional development within area of practice, and developing plan in collaboration with supervisor for professional development; review progress to ensure that goals are achieved within established time frames.
Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Diploma program in Electroneurophysiology (i.e. Diploma of Technology), plus one year's recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current registration with the Canadian Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (CBRET) and the Board of Registration of Electromyography Technologists of Canada (BRETC). Current membership with the British Columbia Society of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (BCSET) and/or the Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada (AETC).

Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based Electroneurophysiology practice related to conducting various diagnostic tests including EEG, Evoked Potentials, Nerve Conduction studies, and EMG. Broad knowledge of Electroneurophysiology theory and practice within a client and family-centred model of care. Broad knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with Electroneurophysiology equipment. Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Demonstrated ability to teach/demonstrate. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients, and their families, both one-on-one and in groups. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities and organize work in collaboration with others. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to the assessment of clients. Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills.

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