Neurophysiologist - Paediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Posting Period

Open:           May 3, 2024

Deadline:      May 9, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

Neurophysiologist - Paediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Reporting to the Director, Paediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, the Paediatric Clinical Neurophysiologist is responsible for coordinating the care of complex paediatric patients undergoing neurophysiological studies such as EEG, EEGs ,EMG/NCS, fMRI and intraoperative evoked potentials or electrocorticography and intra and extra-operative cortical mappings. This role works in collaboration with members of the Paediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery and Anesthesia Divisions at Children’s Hospital/LHSC and technologist from all Neurophysiological modality (EEG, EMG/NCS/EP).

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay:         $47.85 per hour to $59.81 per hour

Hours of work:      37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Successful comletion of a Doctorate in Neurophysiology, or a related discipline
• Minimum five (5) years recent, related experience, including educational experience
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Course: BLSHCP preferred
• Demonstrated advanced experience in Neurosciences
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of neuromodulation and related aspects
• Demonstrated advanced skills in stimulator troubleshooting and progamming
• Demonstrated advanced skills in pump programming and refill 
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis; 

• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step); 

• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated 

• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.