Job Description:

Accountable for monitoring a full spectrum of Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures. The position provides patient care and physician support through the monitoring of advanced long-term neurodiagnostic procedure using neurodiagnostic technologies, and through coordination of care with other health care professionals.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: PRN- Variable days and shifts

Location: EEG/Sleep Lab - St George Hospital

Additional Details: Must have EEG Registration

Essential Functions

Demonstrated knowledge of epileptic syndromes, seizure, and pattern recognition including the ability to recognize epileptic and non-epileptic syndromes and diseases.Experienced in long-term EEG monitoring including intermittent, and continuous/real-time monitoring.  Experienced in identifying, tracking, and documenting multiple aspects of EEG including background EEG changes, behavior, and epileptiform pattern identification following ACNS guidelines.Competent in the use and troubleshoot of EEG acquisition systems, the associated equipment settings, and study montages.Completes and follows intermittent and continuous documentation in the recording and within the EMR.Knowledge of advanced neurodiagnostic procedures including surgical grids, brain mapping, SPECT, and WADA testing. Able to create and manipulate advanced montages used in advanced neurodiagnostic procedures.Identify anatomical clinical manifestations relating to EEG changes, and document clinical behavior. Identifies opportunities to expand knowledge, mentor, and train coworkers.Demonstrated communication skills with healthcare professionals and physicians for event notification and patient concerns while following established communication protocols.  Ability to assist in pruning studies and archiving.

Skills

Electroencephalogram (EEG)Team OrientedPatient Safety and OutcomesWritten CommunicationFlexibility and AdaptabilityCommunicationCritical Thinking and TroubleshootingFollow ProtocolsComputer LiteracyDocumentationMentoring

Required Qualifications

Current Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) credential or equivalent.Current Certification for Long Term Monitoring (CLTM).BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers.Licensed in the State of practice if applicable.Availability to work varying shifts which may include nights, weekends, and on-call.Familiarity with technology including EEG acquisition systems and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ year of clinical EEG experience or direct patient care experience.1 year experience as a Registered EEG Technologist.Proven ability to mentor and provide technical oversight to junior technicians.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Valley Center Tower

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$28.15 - $43.42

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