ENP Technologist

Position Details

Job Number:

JR00613

Department:

Electrodiagnostic Neurology

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type:

Regular, Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

OPSEU Local 206

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$36.84 - $50.24

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-06-09

Closing Date:

Job Description

Position Summary

To provide clinical Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG) services to out-patients, in-patients and ED patients. Electroneurophysiology (ENP) technologists possess the knowledge, skills, and judgment to independently perform complex diagnostic tests such as electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) on adults using specialized and sensitive electronic diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

B.R.E.T.C. and C.B.R.E.T. certificate required

Current registration in good standing with A.E.T.C and C.A.E.T. required

Completion of a College Diploma or bachelor's degree in a relevant clinical field is preferred

Minimum Highschool Diploma is required

2 years' experience performing EEG and EMG

Experience in outpatient, inpatient and critical care settings

Current BCLS required

Possess an extensive working knowledge of neuro anatomy and functional anatomy as it relates to EMG and EEG technology

Basic nerve and muscle histology as it pertains to excitation and propagation of action potentials in peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction transmission and electrochemical/mechanical coupling in skeletal muscle, including type of nerves and their connections responsible for phenomena observed in EMG technology

Proficient in nerve conduction studies single fibre, phrenic nerve and upper and lower limb

Comprehensive knowledge of EMG concepts such as gain, sweeps speed, filters, averaging, calibration, stimulating electrode and stimulating parameters, electric safety, ohms law, leakage current and EMG filter and equipment settings

Well developed patient assessment planning, intervention and evaluation

Comprehensive knowledge of EEG electrode placement and EEG concepts such as montages, annotation, sensitivity, filter settings, video monitoring as well as activation procedures

Ability to prepare a written technical impression for the interpreting physician using standard medical terminology when documenting relevant information on the recording Electronic Medical Record documentation

Good attendance and work record are essential

Demonstrated initiative, responsibility and organization

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrates ability to work independently and to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team

Working knowledge of sterile procedures, infection control, emergency codes, safety awareness, research. etc.

Demonstrated patient service excellence

Evidence of continued education & learning

Demonstrated strengths in problem-solving, time management and as a team player

Responsibilities

Adheres to responsibilities regarding ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with the Association of Electromyographers of Canada (AETC) and the Canadian Association of EEG Technologists (CAET)

Maintains appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, allied health staff, physician staff and other hospital and clinic staff

Provide EMG services by performing nerve conduction studies such as: median, ulnar, radial, musculocutaneous, sural, superficial peroneal, medial and lateral plantar, saphenous, facial

Perform myasthenia/myasthenic syndrome studies, late response studies, blink reflexes

Explains the NCS (Nerve conduction study) procedure to the patient to obtain consent, and cooperation necessary to complete the examination

Performs both common and uncommon nerves studies to aid the EMG physician in the best studies to expose abnormalities

Confirms patient’s referral and medical record for orders and special needs, particular attention to patients with pacemakers, defibrillators and neurotransmitters

Being familiar, competent, and knowledgeable in all the clinical, specialized and research related EMGs

Provide EEG services in adherence to the standards of CAET

EEG Electrode placement knowledge and ability to interpret and evaluate clinical data

Perform Sleep Deprived EEG studies, EEG with Video as well as routine EEG

Performs and documents activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, sleep or drowsiness

Familiar, competent, and knowledgeable in all clinical, specialized and research related EEGs

Design exam based on patient history in conjunction with departmental protocols and proceed with completion of exam base on patient response and demonstrated abnormality

Receiving and preparing patients for diagnosis, administering test to patients in required time period, observing patients to ensure accurate results

Participating in ongoing Quality Assurance within the department

Providing educational, technical supervision and training to fellows, residents and students

Accurate timely completion of all cases in the Electronic Medical Record

EVP an asset, St. Joseph’s does not offer this service

Ensure safe operating/maintaining of Electromyographic equipment, making minor repairs when necessary and documenting and report equipment failures

Participate in research activities as required

Participate in educational activities and lecture doctors, nurses, interns and students on EMG Department

Participate in training of new staff members

Competed CME in compliance with AETC and CAET

Works under minimal supervision

Other duties as assigned

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.