Eeg/emg Technician

Are you a skilled Electroencephalogram (EEG)/Electromyography (EMG) Technician who thrives on making a real difference in patients' lives? If you're seeking a role where your expertise directly contributes to diagnoses and treatment plans for a diverse patient population, Mount Sinai Hospital offers a unique opportunity to utilize the latest EEG/EMG systems in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

**Is this you?**

You are a highly organized and detail-oriented technician with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting seamlessly to the demands of both inpatient and ambulatory settings.

**About this team**

The Neurology and Rehabilitation team at Mount Sinai Hospital is a collaborative and supportive group of health care professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with neurological disorders. This team supports all inpatient programs (including ICU and NICU), along with our neurology ambulatory clinics. Inpatient consults are ad-hoc daily and based on patient’s medical acuity and status. Our ambulatory clinics run five days a week with patients scheduled to be seen by the technicians on a daily basis.

This team includes neurologists, EEG/EMG technicians, and other specialists who work together to diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and techniques, including the latest Natus EEG/EMG hardware and software to deliver accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, learn from their expertise, and play a vital role in advancing of neurological care.

**In this role you will**:

- Collaborate with other EEG/EMG technicians and members of the neurology team on workflow and patient caseload coverage
- Support the ambulatory EMG/EEG clinic, including receiving patients at reception and obtain medical history, including previous EEG and EMG tests
- Prioritize inpatient referrals to facilitate timely assessment and to facilitate patient flow
- Explain the test procedure to the patient and obtain cooperation necessary for a complete examination
- Obtain patient consent for procedures
- Report abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test to physician supervisor
- Perform appropriate calibration procedure on the electrodiagnostic instrument for standard recordings
- Manipulate instrument controls for optimal recording of electrical responses
- Keep equipment clean and in operating condition, detect instrument malfunctions, make minor maintenance adjustments
- Ensure patient results are saved appropriately in the patient health record
- Report any need for repairs or maintenance with Biomed
- Other duties as assigned
- Job Requirements**Job Requirements**:
Mandatory
- Registration with the Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists and/or the Canadian Board of Registration of EEG Technologists
- Successful completion of a Diploma of Technology in Electrophysiology or a two year hospital-based training program
- CPR certification

Skills and Knowledge
- Expertise in the performance of nerve conduction studies and adult and neonatal electroencephalograms in an inpatient and outpatient setting including adult and neonatal ICUs
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish successful rapport with patients, public and staff
- Capacity and sensitivity to deal with severely ill patients and the circumstances that surround these patients
- Self-directed learner
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history