Electromyography (EMG) Technician

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, 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 Health, 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 Health 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 Health, 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

Join our team of Allied Health professionals and improve patient outcomes here at Humber River Health.

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 EMG Technician who thrives in a fast paced environment and strives to provide exceptional patient care? If the answer is yes then please review the details below and apply to this career opportunity here at Humber River Health.

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
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.