EEG/LTM Tech Watcher (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Florida seeks an EEG technician in Imaging & Radiology to observe patients on video and video EEGs, alert staff to EEG issues, and respond to seizure activity. The role emphasizes patient safety and collaboration with credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologists.

You will maintain, clean, and report on lab equipment, summarize neurological status from charts and EMR, and participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Observes patient(s) on video, maintains video integrity and alerts appropriate personnel of problems with EEG recording.
• Provides and adds level of patient safety as first responders, alerting appropriate personnel of seizure activity or 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.
• Documents EMR meaningful use fields to optimize utilization.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Safety Improvement activities of the department.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Stress management

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Education or equivalent preferred

Tools

EEG equipment operation training

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