Medical Electrophysiology Technologist
CEGEP
Min. 24,36 $ / h
Max. 33,95 $ / h
Description and Responsibilities
Medical electrophysiology technologists perform medical examinations using electronic devices (electroencephalograph, myograph, cardiograph, etc.) to measure and record heart and brain activity, among other things, enabling doctors to diagnose certain diseases, lesions and abnormalities. To this end, they prepare patients, perform requested exams, read data obtained and proceed with the exams on the basis of data recorded.
Medical electrophysiology technologists handle and use devices with precision in order to record data properly and allow doctors to make an accurate diagnosis.
Education and Training Requirements
Medical electrophysiology training is offered at the following institutions:
- Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon
(in French only) - Collège Ahuntsic (in French only)
- Collège Ellis Campus de Trois-Rivières (in French only)
Required Interests, Skills and Personality Type
- Must be a good communicator and listener
- Must be responsible and organized
- Must enjoy physical work and handling (medical) instruments
- Must enjoy working in a team with colleagues and other professionals
- Must have excellent initiative and be able to work autonomously
- Must love contact with the public
Personality Type (RIASEC)
IRS- I - Prefers studying, understanding and solving problems
- R - Prefers practical work and handling tools
- S - Prefers to be in contact with people and to help them
Work Environment
Medical electrophysiology technologists mainly work in hospitals (in French only).