Electromyography (Emg) Technician

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

**Humber River Hospital. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.**

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Hospital, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Hospital is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Hospital, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care

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**: $32.17 - $37.06

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

**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.

**_NOTE_**
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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 encompass our values of
_Compassion_,
_Professionalism_ and
_Respect_. People who are committed to making a positive difference.

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

Humber River Hospital is a member of the
** Toronto Academic Health Science Network **(TAHSN), which is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care.

We have collaborated with TAHSN member institutions in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our membership in TAHSN supports our strategic pillar of advancing Humber River Hospital as a community academic hospital.

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