EEG Technician
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Job Location:
Ann Arbor, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Trinity Health Ann Arbor HospitalLocation: Ypsilanti MI
Schedule: Day Shift Full Time 40hr/week
Rate: $25.50 (rate increases based on applicable experience)
POSITION PURPOSE
The EEG Technologist provides professional quality patient care during neurodiagnostic testing. The primary accountabilities of the EEG Technologist is having knowledge competence in neurodiagnostic testing such as but not limited to EEG vEEG cEEG and EMU monitoring applications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be thoroughly familiar with and capable of performing a variety testing such as but not limited to EEG vEEG cEEG and EMU monitoring.
Performs accurate technically acceptable standard electroencephalograph (EEG) procedures on all inpatients and outpatients as ordered by physicians.
Provides technical educational support for floor staff in resolving questions about basic lead placement and equipment operation. When requested precepts instructs and evaluates students and new employees.
Assists with scanning pruning clipping and archiving routine EEGs and cEEGs.
Obtain standard recordings following American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) guidelines recognize artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them. Describe all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the exam. Cleans & maintains equipment.
Obtains preliminary patient history explains procedures to patients verifies patient understanding.
Files the charge and completes the performed exam.
Participates in department meetings in-service and lecture programs as they relate to neurodiagnostic services.
Maintains a daily volume log of all patients and procedures including but not limited to outpatient & EEG monitoring.
Assists in facilitating the completion of neurodiagnostic quality assessment and improvement activities for areas of responsibility and compiles necessary data.
Ability to take on-call weekdays weekends and holiday.
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems offer solutions and participate in their resolution.
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients physicians associates and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
Behaves in accordance with the Mission Vision and Values of Trinity Health Ministry. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner to assure personal safety and that of coworkers and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. Knowledgeable about patient preps and lead placements related to various testing modalities. Verifies printed order with cart computer screen to validate accuracy of order completion. and neurodiagnostic services.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Education:
High School Diploma GED or equivalent required.
Completion of Neurodiagnostic Technologist program preferred
Experience:
Six months of experience working in an EEG lab
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Certification/Licensure:
At least 1 year of experience related to the neurodiagnostic field or current enrolled in or completed a Neurodiagnostic Technologit program o internship.
This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities the specialized job functions and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties responsibilities or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the Americans with Disability Act the Michigan Handicappers Act or Trinity Healths Return to Work Program.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
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About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
