EEG Technologist Student Trainee — Two‑Year Training Program (2 Positions)
Department: Clinical Neurophysiology – EEG
Location: Kingston General Hospital (Kingston, ON)
Schedule: Temporary Full‑Time (Days), approximately 24 months
Compensation: Year 1 (unpaid student role); Year 2 (paid trainee role, $33.94 per hour)
Tuition: No tuition or program fees charged by KHSC
Anticipated Start: January to February, 2027
Build a Marketable Career in Neurodiagnostics
Interested in a hands‑on health‑care career at the intersection of patient care, technology, and brain science? Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) offers a structured two‑year, hospital‑based accredited EEG Technologist training program that prepares you to pursue registration as an EEG Technologist through the Canadian Board of Registration of Electroencephalograph Technologists, Inc (CBRET).
Year 1: Unpaid, supervised clinical training at KHSC with no tuition costs.-
Year 2: Paid trainee role with progressive responsibility and clinical exposure.
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Certification Pathway: After Year 1, you are eligible to write CBRET Part I. Successful candidates may progress to a paid Year 2 trainee appointment to complete experience requirements and, upon readiness, challenge CBRET Part II (oral, record review, and clinical/practical).
What You Will Learn and Do
Under the supervision of registered technologists and the Senior and Charge EEG Technologists, you will:
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Participate fully in KHSC’s EEG training curriculum and supervised clinical rotations.
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Perform and assist with clinical neurophysiology procedures, including EEG, evoked potentials, EMG, and polysomnography (PSG, sleep studies), in accordance with institutional standards and under appropriate supervision.
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Review orders for appropriateness and accuracy; escalate questions to technologists and physicians as needed.
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Document procedures and maintain accurate clinical records.
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Provide clear, compassionate patient education in collaboration with your preceptor.
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Communicate assessment findings promptly and accurately to the precepting technologist and health‑care team.
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Adhere to departmental and hospital safety practices; contribute to quality improvement and risk management activities.
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Maintain logs of procedures performed with and without direct supervision.
Who Should Apply
Required:
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Current BCLS certification.
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Post‑secondary education; a Health Sciences degree is preferred.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Comfort with computers and digital systems.
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Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to work under time pressure.
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Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a patient‑centered approach.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Satisfactory criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to meet the physical demands of a busy clinical environment (standing, moving equipment, patient positioning, and related tasks).
Why Train at KHSC
No‑tuition, hospital‑based education in a real clinical environment.-
Paid second year with supervised independence and skill consolidation.
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Direct pathway to CBRET certification with mentorship from experienced EEG, EMG, and Sleep Technologists.
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Exposure to a diverse patient population in an academic hospital setting.
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A high‑demand, transferable skill set that opens doors across neurodiagnostics.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest outlining:
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Why you’re pursuing neurodiagnostics
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How your education/experience aligns with patient‑centered care and technical learning
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Your availability for a full‑time, two‑year training commitment
Shortlisted candidates will receive more information about the program schedule and onboarding during the selection process.
KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.
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