Autonomous EEG Technologist - Patient-Centered Diagnostics

University Hospitals; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management seeks an Electroneurodiagnostic technologist to support inpatient and outpatient END studies, including portables. You will deliver age-appropriate patient care, complete charge and registration forms, and provide preliminary and final results to medical staff on request.

You will maintain clean, functional equipment and establish positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers while contributing to staff training.

Responsibilities

• Instructs new technologists and other medical staff as needed or directed by EEG Lead Technologist, Supervisor, and/or Manager.
• Active participates in record review sessions, weekly epilepsy conference and other professional conferences.
• Has technical expertise to autonomously utilize equipment to its fullest potential with no supervision.
• Volunteers to perform tests when patient is not scheduled in advance.
• Identifies focus of seizure activity and presents to physician in optimal format.
• Suggests changes to supervisor after daily review of EEG and clinical data to optimize recording procedure.
• Demonstrates behaviors which significantly impact the productivity, efficiency, or cost effectiveness of the END Lab.
• Assists END Supervisor/Manager/Lead Technologist when necessary.
• Autonomously perform record clipping and archival.
• Performs specialized testing such as carotid endarterectomy monitoring, WADA testing, EEG with Tilt table, and EEG with PET scan to departmental and ASET guidelines.
• Rotates on-call, alternating shifts, and/or weekend shifts with other technologists.
• Informs fellow or attending when record is completed prior to leaving hospital property.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Job description

University Hospitals Pain Management seeks an Electroneurodiagnostic technologist to support inpatient and outpatient END studies, including portables. You will deliver age-appropriate patient care, complete charge and registration forms, and provide preliminary and final results to medical staff on request.

You will maintain clean, functional equipment and establish positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers while contributing to staff training.