Electromyography (Emg) Technician

Position Profile:
**Build your career at the hospital that’s building for the future**

Our Certified Electromyography (EMG) Technicians are part of an inter-disciplinary professional team delivering exceptional assessment and treatment for our patients visiting the Clinical Neurophysiology Department.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Cardio/Resp/Neuro Diagnostics, Respiratory Therapy and Sleep Lab

and utilizing your knowledge of anatomy and physiology you will perform Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography (EMG) in an out and inpatients environment, as per established standards; operate, troubleshoot and ensure equipment is performing in an effective and efficient manner; prepare electronic and written reports required to document all procedures and test results; participate in training and other educational activities as well as perform other related patient care responsibilities to facilitate the provision of optimal patient care

Are you an experienced
**Certified**

**Hourly Rate**: $30.54 - $35.18

**Schedule Requiremnts**: Subject to Change - 8 hour shifts as per physician’s clinic hours.

**Location: Wilson**

**Union Group**:OPSEU 577

**Position Responsibilities**:

- Operates and maintains all equipment used for routine duties.
- Organizes and prioritizes daily workload while recognizing the seriousness of urgent/stat requests.
- Determines which nerve conduction study is appropriate for patient to start.
- Recognizes life-threatening/serious situations and alerts medical personnel.
- Completes patient history to identify important relevant medical information.
- Produces nerve conduction study recordings according to the recognized professional standards.
- Provides careful observation and assessment of the patient throughout the recording and produces anecdotal notes on the recording to facilitate interpretation.
- Works closely with the medical director of Neuro-Diagnostics for technical and clinical direction.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.

**Qualifications**:

- 2 years of related work experience as an EMG Technician.
- Member of The Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada (AETC) required.
- Certified or eligible for BRETC (Board of Registration of Electromyography Technologists of Canada).
- Graduate of a University Degree or College Diploma preferred.
- Current BCLS.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

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**_Humber River Hospital uses bleach based solutions to clean, disinfect and safeguard our patient environments as part of our infection prevention program._**

**Why Humber? Why Now?**

Humber River Hospital is on an exciting transformation journey of redefining patient care as we leverage the most advanced technologies to enhance all aspects of delivering high-quality, safe care. We continue to build a people-centered workplace with excellent staff and physician engagement by hiring passionate, diverse and inclusive healthcare professionals. People who care and live our values of
_Compassion_,
_Professionalism_ and
_Respect_. People who are committed to making a positive difference.

We are a
**Studer Group** hospital, focused on building our evidence-based leadership practice and hardwiring a culture that WOWs.

Why? Because at Humber River Hospital, we know it’s our people and our ability to innovate that allows us to consistently deliver a great patient experience and the best quality outcomes. After all, we are the hospital that believes
**exceptional care...healthier community**.- Humber River Hospital is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe that diversity drives our culture of innovation. By bringing together a variety of different perspectives, it fuels our creative thinking, generates new ideas and creates solutions designed to address tomorrow's healthcare challenges today. We take pride in providing professional development and career advancement opportunities for our employees including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. We also provide accommodation to applicants and all of our employees - from hire to retire._
- Let us know what we can do to help you be successful during your recruitment experience at Humber River Hospital._

**Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Hospital, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis