Staff Electrophysiology Technologist

Description:

The Staff Electrophysiology Technologist is responsible for clinical, ocular, electrophysiological testing and preparation of preliminary test reports, in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, to deliver the highest standard of patient care (electroretinograms, electro-oculograms, visual evoked potentials). The technologist will work in collaboration with the healthcare team to integrate research or new knowledge into practice

What You'll Do

Performs visual electrophysiology testing following established laboratory protocols, in conformity with international standards, ensuring that recordings are of adequate technical quality for interpretation. This involves placement of electrodes, recording parameters, and stimulation techniques appropriate for age of patient being tested from pre-term infants to adults.
Writes a comprehensive patient history with accumulated information from the patient and/or parent, and the medical chart or referring document information. Determines the presenting problem and directs test accordingly. Explains the procedure to the patient and family members present and answers any questions.
When necessary, testing may be performed on patients under sedation, with appropriate supervision and ambulatory monitoring.
Interprets test results and implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain an optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the equipment, use of extra electrodes, and appropriate stimulation procedures. Analyzes data collected and generates a preliminary report.
Meets regularly with the clinical director to review and finalize reports and arrange for these to be forwarded to the referring ophthalmologist.
Participates in orientation, teaching and training of technologists, orthoptists, researchers, physicians, residents, fellows, medical students and others to visual electrophysiology. Discusses the format of procedures and reviews electrophysiological findings in ocular disorders.

What You Bring

Graduation from an approved Orthoptist or Electrophysiology Course with certification or a hospital-based training program from an approved institution.
Recent clinical experience, including one (1) year recent pediatric experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You Also Have The Ability To

Perform the duties of the job.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Deal with others effectively and function as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
Operate related equipment.
Work independently and to organize and prioritize workload.
Teach and provide instruction
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.