EEG Tech - Neurology - Kings Mills Hospital

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Kings Mills Hospital

EEG Tech

Job Summary:
This position involves skilled professional and technical work involving patient contact and the performance of various neurophysiological tests. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established procedures. Performance requires good judgment and action in specific situations. Performs test on neonate, pediatric and adult patients.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in scheduling, pre-certification, corporate compliance, charge capture, and denial management of procedures. EEG as needed by the department.
• Communicates with NEUROLOGIST with all aspects of testing and references required, as well as medications, if any are required.
• Prepare patients for EEG TEST. Including; obtaining patient history and any contraindications, instructing patient and explain the techniques, applying electrodes, perform EEG testing as needed by department and facility
• Co-ordinate and prepare EEG for interpretation with NEUROLOGIST
• Maintain accurate departmental records and files for EEG.
• Participate and assist in the departmental Performance Improvement Plan.
• Attend departmental and QA meetings as required by management.
• Completes month/year end reports and other related reports when necessary.
• Maintain safety and infection control measures.
• Report sentinel events and/or incident to Manager, Risk Management, Security, and/or Radiation Safety Officer in a timely manner.
• Serve as a preceptor to new employees and/or trainees.
• Maintain clinical competencies and credentialing.
• Perform Visual Evoked Response Study as requested by the Physician.
• Prepare completed study for Doctor interpretation. Perform 24 hour Ambulatory EEG Study as requested by the Physician. Prepare completed study for scanning and Doctor interpretation.

Education:

• Must have High School diploma or GED.

Licensure/Certification:

Applicant must have one of the following:

• Certified EEG technician, meeting CME requirements or ASET requirements
• Associate Degree in Allied Health field or trained by a Certified or Registered EEG technician with 6 months –1yr training or work experience as suggested by the ASET
• College credits in Basic Anatomy/ Physiology and EEG requirements.
• CPR certified

Skills & Abilities:

• EEG technical requirements as stated by the Department Neurologist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic EEG patterns and the ability to alert Physician as to high risk situations and respond to emergency situations appropriately.
• Knowledge of Visual Evoked Response Testing and 24 Hour Ambulatory EEG Testing

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What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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