EEG Technician, Acute Hospital

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking an Electroencephalogram Technologist (EEG) for full-time day shifts. The role involves performing EEG testing, data collection, and coordination with the care team in a 355-bed acute care facility.

We value teamwork, reliability, and patient-centered care in a supportive environment. Qualifications include ENED program graduation or equivalent EEG experience, and BLS certification; RDCS/ARDMS credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or graduation from ENED program; EEG experience may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews existing clinical data, collects data and recommends additional pertinent data.
• Evaluates data to determine appropriateness and medical necessity of the EEG test; selects and checks equipment and initiates the procedure.
• Maintains patient records and communicates relevant information to the health care team; supports orientation and training of staff.
• Promotes age-appropriate care to all patients.
• Provides age-appropriate care to all patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work under stress

Team player

Education

Electroneurodiagnostic program

ARDMS/RDCS or Cardiovascular tech credential preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Electroencephalogram Technologists (EEG)

Schedule: Full Time Days

Shift: 8-hour shifts

Your experience matters:

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Electroencephalogram Technologists joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team:

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

What we are Looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic Electroencephalogram Technologists who is passionate about helping others and is a team player

Why join us:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Reviews existing clinical data, collects additional data and recommends obtaining additional pertinent data.

• Evaluates all data to determine appropriateness and medical necessity of the test ordered.
  Selects, assembles and checks the equipment necessary to perform the diagnostic test
  Initiates, conducts and modifies the prescribed diagnostic procedure

• Maintains patient records and communicates relevant information to members of the health care team Continue with self-development and assists Director with orientation and continuing education of trainees, medical staff, and other hospital employees.

• Promotes age-appropriate care to all patients

• Provides age-appropriate care to all patients.

Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Education/ Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Graduate of an approved Electroneurodiagnostic Program or AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a minimum of two years of clinical experience performing EEG testing, preferred.

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist by the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology preferred or one year experience.
  Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment