EEG/LTM Tech Watcher (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a dedicated professional to observe patients on video and video EEGs, alert staff to EEG issues, and provide an extra layer of patient safety as a first responder for seizure activity.

The role includes equipment maintenance, documentation in EMR, and active participation in departmental meetings and educational activities within the NEURO-SCIENCE CENTER.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Prior work experience in healthcare.
• Special training in EEG equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients on video and video EEGs.
• Alert appropriate personnel to EEG recording problems.
• Provide patient safety as first responders for seizure activity or events.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment; report major repairs.
• Summarize neurological status and clinical history from charts or sources.
• Participate in conferences and educational activities.
• Document EMR fields to optimize utilization.
• Participate in Quality and Safety Improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EEG equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary

Observes patient(s) on video, maintains video integrity, alerts appropriate personnel of problems with EEG recording, and provides an additional level of patient safety as first responders, alerting appropriate personnel of seizure activity or questionable events. Works in tandem with credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologists (R.EEG.T).

Job Specific Duties

• Observes patients on video and video EEGs.
• Alerts appropriate personnel of problems with EEG recording.
• Provides and additional level of patient safety as first responders, alerting appropriate personnel of seizure activity of questionable events.
• Cleans and keeps equipment in good operating condition; performs maintenance and minor repairs of lab equipment and reports the need for major repairs.
• Summarizes the patient’s neurological status and clinical history from the chart, patient, or other knowledgeable persons.
• Participates actively in conferences, technical meetings and other educational activities.
• Participates in conferences, and other educational activities. Ensures attendance at 85% of Departmental meetings.
• Documents within the scope of practice all electronic medical record (EMR) meaningful use required fields in an effort to optimize utilization.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Safety Improvement activities of the department.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Education or equivalent preferred.
• Prior work experience in healthcare.
• Special training in the operation of EEG equipment, storage and retrieval is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work well with others and the willingness to learn new procedures.

Job

Imaging & Radiology

Department

NEURO-SCIENCE CENTER-2100-714750

Job Status

Professional