Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

BASIC PURPOSE: Prepares patients and assists Neurologist in all technical aspects of EEG testing. Performs EEG as needed by the department/facility.  Assists with EEG reporting processing and all department functions.

Prepares patients for EEG test; obtains patient history and any contraindications, explains testing techniques, applies electrodes; performs EEG testing as needed by department and facility; maintains safety and infection control measuresCoordinates and prepares EEG for interpretation by neurologist; communicates with neurologist on all aspects of testing and references requiredAttends departmental and quality assurance meetings according to departmental needs; maintains accurate departmental records and files for EEG;  assists in departmental performance improvement efforts; maintains clinical competencies and credentials and participates in accreditation efforts as required by governing bodiesServes as a preceptor to new employeesPrepares completed studies for physician interpretation; performs 24 hour ambulatory EEG studies as requested by the physician and prepares completed studies for scanning and physician interpretation  

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Required Minimum Education: 

High School Diploma/or GED

Preferred Education: 2 year/Associate Degree

Specialty/Major: Allied Health

                

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):

Required: BLS certification by end of orientation period.

Preferred: CME or ASET EEG certification

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com