EEG Technician
Community Health Systems
**Job Summary**
The EEG Technician performs electroencephalograms (EEGs) and evoked potential (EVP) tests using specialized equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. This role involves patient assessment, observation, and care documentation, ensuring procedures are conducted safely and accurately. The EEG Technician operates independently, maintaining a clean and organized work environment and adhering to safety standards.
**Essential Functions**
+ Performs EEGs and EVPs as ordered by physicians, following established departmental policies and procedures.
+ Communicates with patients and families to explain procedures, ensuring comfort and promoting a positive patient experience.
+ Observes and documents patient condition changes that may affect test outcomes and communicates these changes to the appropriate medical staff.
+ Schedules patient appointments and manages follow-up communications and mailings for procedures.
+ Accurately inputs and verifies charges in the computer system to ensure correct billing and financial documentation.
+ Maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work area, ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition for patient care.
+ Responds promptly to on-call cases and adjusts the self-scheduling and call schedule to support departmental needs.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ H.S. Diploma or GED required
+ Technical School Completion of a formal EEG Technician training program preferred
+ 0-2 years of experience in performing EEGs or related clinical experience required
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Knowledge of EEG and EVP procedures and equipment.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
+ Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions in a clinical environment.
+ Basic computer skills for entering charges, managing schedules, and documenting patient information.
+ Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and a clean work area.
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
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