EEG Technician - EEG - Defiance Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Medical, dental, vision, life coverage

Paid time off and FMLA leave

Tuition assistance and continuing ed

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an EEG/Neurodiagnostic Technician to demonstrate proficiency in neurodiagnostic testing across patient ages. The role requires operating sophisticated instruments, maintaining safety standards, and providing care with good judgment.

The position emphasizes independent work, ongoing education, and collaboration with physicians. Competitive benefits and professional development support are offered.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; Associates degree preferred.
• 2 years of clinical EEG/evoked potentials or 5 years’ experience with credentialing requirements.
• Graduate of an accredited ElectroNeurodiagnostics/Neurophysiology program.
• Registration in EEG/evoked potentials/Polysomnography (ABRET/BRPT or equivalent).
• BLS CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively in diverse situations (verbal and written).
• Maintain safety, infection control, and risk management policies.
• Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current.
• Model AIDET in patient communications.
• Prepare testing environments for patient comfort and safety.
• Perform a wide range of neurodiagnostic procedures as listed.
• Schedule, reschedule, and process patient appointments.
• Demonstrate good judgment and initiative.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Associates degree preferred

Graduate of ElectroNeurodiagnostics/Neurophysiology school

ABRET/BRPT registration

BLS CPR certification

Tools

EEG equipment experience

Polysomnography equipment

Long-Term Video EEG monitoring

Job description

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

Employee demonstrates competence in all aspects of neurodiagnostic testing procedures on patients of varying ages and medical conditions, in accordance with standard of practice as defined by the medical center and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. Works independently, utilizing a variety of sophisticated instruments and demonstrates good judgment and decision making in the treatment and handling of the individual patient.

Employment Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent, prefer Associates degree.
• 2 years clinical experience in EEG/Evoked Potential/Continuous Long-term video EEG monitoring/Ambulatory EEG and data management and/or polysomnography beyond training or 5 years’ experience and graduate of an accredited training program.
• Graduate of an accredited school of ElectroNeurodiagnostics or Neurophysiology or equivalent.
• Registration in EEG, evoked potentials, Long-term monitoring and/or polysomnography through the professional credentialing body. American Board of EEG Technologist (ABRET) or Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist (BRPT) or equivalent
• BLS CPR certification

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in diverse situations.
• Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety, infection control, universal precautions and risk management.
• Participates in on-going education through attendance at staff meeting, in-services, workshops and trade-society meetings and independent reading/study to keep abreast of latest developments and continuously improve and upgrade skills.
• Utilizes and models AIDET when communicating with customers.
• Prepares testing environment for patients comfort and safety.
• According to established procedures, prepares and performs patients for testing, including Awake, Asleep, EEG Bedside, Electrocerebral -Silence, Long-Term Video EEG Monitoring Recordings, Continuous ICU monitoring, Ambulatory EEG Monitoring, Sphenoidal Recording, Activation Procedures Visual Evoked Potential Recording, Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential Recording and Somato-sensory Recordings.
• Obtains medical history and has knowledge of disease processes and medication effect and adjust instrumentation accordingly.
• Observes, notates and analyzes ongoing clinical and technical changes, adjusting testing procedures as appropriate for the individual recording situation.
• Administers sedation as indicated by physician’s orders, in accordance with established departmental policy/procedure.
• Assists the physician in performing invasive lead placement.
• The team member performs knowledge of all recording and ancillary equipment
• Participates as a Team Member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when the workload requires and as requested by the supervisor.
• Shows good judgment and strong initiative
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to schedule, reschedule patient appointments, transcribe orders and registration process for patient appointments

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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