EEG Tech - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an EEG technologist to perform neurophysiological tests including EEG, brainstem auditory evoked potentials, visual evoked potentials and long-term epilepsy monitoring. The role requires good judgment and is performed under general supervision, with testing across neonates, pediatric and adult patients.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, explaining procedures to patients and families, coordinating with neurology and scheduling, ensuring accurate data capture

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of clinical EEG experience; hours may count as experience.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and stat EEG testing in lab and bedside.
• Explains testing procedures to patients and families.
• Maintains equipment and coordinates with biomed/IT vendors.
• Assists with data collection and performance improvement.
• Collaborates with neurology staff to optimize scheduling.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate Of Accredited NDT Program

Registered EEG Technologist (ABRET) Preferred

Job description

Job Description

Skilled professional and technical work for 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 testing neonates, pediatric and adult patients. Board certification by ABRET.

• Performs routine and stat testing in EEG lab and portable procedures at the patient's bedside. These include but are not limited to: EEG, brainstem auditory evoked potentials, visual evoked potentials, long term monitoring for epilepsy. Measures and places electrodes in accordance with standard procedures. Applies special electrodes as needed, arranges special montages as needed. Observes patients and reports/records spells, annotates patient during spell and documents any other unusual behavior or problems.
• Explains testing procedure and purpose to patient and family members. Prioritizes studies with input from epileptologists.
• Inspects and tests equipment to insure proper operating conditions, makes minor adjustments and repairs.
• Assists with general maintenance. Acts as a liaison with biomed, I&T and vendors to insure proper equipment and software function.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new employees as directed. Collaborates with manager and medical director to determine training needs. Provides intermittent education to EEG technicians.
• Collaborates with neurology office and central scheduling to optimize schedule for out-patient testing.
• Ensures that EEG records are appropriately pruned and the server storage is maintained and monitored.
• Accurately completes billing for all studies. Ensures that interpretation of studies are assigned to the correct physician.
• Assists with ordering of supplies and reviews equipment needs.
• Assists with data collection and reports for performance improvement. Routinely monitors quality of studies, reporting issues as necessary. Collaborates with manager and medical director on development of performance improvement plan.
• Acts as point of contact for EEG tech technical questions, concerns and needs.
• Participates in neurophysiology program development such as policy/procedure creation and periodic review.
• Assists with on-boarding new physicians to set up software access. Routinely communicates with departmental manager and other departmental managers as needed to facilitate completion of studies.
• Collaborates with Mercy Health I&T staff to maximize use of server storage. Acts as conduit from staff to I&T as necessary.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Required

Graduate Of Accredited NDT Program Preferred

Registered EEG Technologist (ABRET) Preferred

1 year of experience, clinical hours may be considered as experience

Basic Life Support (CPR) Required

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

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affir­mitive Action and Equal • Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]