EEG monitoring technician (Night)

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$25 - CA$31 • Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the Neurophysiology Department, the Overnight Video-EEG Monitoring technician works at Toronto Western Hospital in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.

Requirements

• At minimum, completion of a community college diploma program or equivalent
• Digital EEG and Video EEG monitoring experience or Polysomnography experience required
• Must understand/know electrical safety standards.
• Required to multitask, e.g., flagging seizure activity on one patient whilst still monitoring 9 others.
• Strong decision making skills to identify which cases warrant RN or MD intervention.

Nice To Haves

• Epilepsy monitoring unit experience an asset.
• Able to visually identify potential seizure event on EEG/Video an asset.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing knowledge of patient safety and seizure identification to monitor up to 10 patients simultaneously and alert Nursing staff to seizures and active safety events, as per established standards
• Operating, troubleshooting and ensuring equipment is performing in an effective and efficient manner
• Preparing written hand-off reports required to document all seizure events for shift change and technologist review
• Participating in teaching, training and other educational activities; performing minimal patient care responsibilities to facilitate the provision of optimal patient care
• Observing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality; performing cross-functional responsibilities as assigned and/or required.

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree