Electrophysiological technologists
Electrophysiological diagnostic technologists operate electroencephalographic, electromyographic and other electrophysiological diagnostic equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases, injuries and abnormalities. Electrophysiological diagnostic technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this occupation.
Very good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NB, SK, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Review patient's case history and assess nature of problem to determine procedures and tests required
- Attach diagnostic equipment to patients and ensure their comfort and safety
- Operate diagnostic equipment such as electroencephalographic and evoked potential equipment to record the electrical activity of the brain and cranial and central nervous systems
- Operate electromyographic equipment to conduct electrophysiological nerve conduction velocity tests and to assist physicians in conducting electrophysiological tests such as muscle strength and repetitive stimulation
- Take notes on the recorded graph to identify interference such as poor electrode contact or patient movement
- Prepare recordings and reports of findings for physicians to aid in the diagnosis of neurological disorders
- Check, calibrate and perform routine maintenance of diagnostic equipment
- Train and supervise students, technicians or other electroencephalograph technologists.
Qualifications
- checkElectroencephalograph and other diagnostic technologists require completion of a two-year college or hospital-based program in electrophysiology technology andsupervised practical training.
- checkRegistration with the Canadian Board of Electroencephalograph Technologists is available for electroencephalograph technologists; it is required in Alberta and is usually required by employers in other provinces.
- checkRegistration with the Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada is available for electromyography technologists and is usually required by employers.
- checkRegistration with l’Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec is required for cardiology technologists and electrophysiological technologists in Quebec.
Market Outlook by Province
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Very good for cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists (NOC 32123) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists in New Brunswick: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations75% of cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 11% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 89% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 73% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Very good for cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists (NOC 32123) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists in Saskatchewan: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations71% of cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 11% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 89% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 55% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Very good for cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists (NOC 32123) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists in Quebec: Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 92%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations78% of cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 83% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 77% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
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TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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WELL Health Diagnostic Centres
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Alberta Health Services
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
1 active role · Hamilton, ON
Shared Health
1 active role · Selkirk, MB
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