Requisition number
202014E
Date posted
07/27/2026
Lead Diagnostic Neurophysiology TechnologistBC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, BC
Reporting to the Program Manager or similar position and in accordance with established policies, standards and procedures, manages the day-to-day operations and activities of the laboratory; supervises technical, clerical and student staff in the department; formats appointment schedules, monitors slot utilization and availability; performs a variety of diagnostic neurophysiology procedures, and performs duties of a diagnostic neurophysiology technologist as required
What you'll do - Directs, supervises and coordinates the activities of technical and clerical staff in the Neurophysiology Department by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employees' performances and determining related training and orientation requirements.
- Monitors patient appointment availability; adjusts appointment slots to meet demands; monitors the output of the Department and provides documentation of quality control standards.
- Schedules all special procedures; liaises with medical, nursing and other hospital staff regarding bookings.
- Coordinates investigation and evaluation of new equipment; provides input to capital budget annually in conjunction with Medical Director.
- Recruits staff and students; selects, disciplines and terminates employees in conjunction with Medical Director; delivers EEG technical staff and student orientations in laboratory policies and procedures.
- Authorizes payroll records and overtime.
- Oversees the teaching supervisors of the training program.
- Responsible for equipment repair, servicing and preventative maintenance by contacting the biomedical technologist or the manufacturer.
- Coordinates regional service at a satellite department; sets patient and staff scheduling; answers inquiries and reports to Medical Director.
What you bring Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved Electrophysiology Course or a hospital-based training programme from an approved institution plus five years recent, related experience including one year's recent paediatric experience and one-year supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Hospital.
- Registration with the Canadian or American Board of Registration for Electroencephalograph Technologists (R.E.T. OR R.EEG T.).
- Certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Plus one of the following registrations:
- Registration with the American Board of Registered Evoked Potential Technologists (R.EP T.)
- Registration with the Canadian or American board of Registered EMG Technologists (RT(EMG) or R.ED T.)
- Registration with the American Board of Registration in Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM).
Two additional registrations from above list of three will place the incumbent at Grid Level 12.
- 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.).
Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to lead and teach.
- Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize workload.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- An understanding and troubleshooting knowledge of numerous pieces of neurophysiology equipment.
- Knowledge of Neurophysiology computer applications and skilled in troubleshooting problems.
- 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 of 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.
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until December 31, 2026, or until return of incumbent)
Salary Range: $43.48 - 54.28/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800 - 1600
Requisition # 202014E
