EEG Technician - Per Diem

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking an EEG Technician to perform EEG tests, review records, and prepare patients for procedures in a part-time, PRN role. The technician will calibrate equipment, monitor tests, analyze data, and report findings to physicians, while maintaining equipment and adhering to institutional policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of relevant experience. Certification requirements vary by department.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG tests when requested by physicians.
• Reviews patient records and interviews patients to obtain additional information.
• Prepares patients for procedure by attaching monitoring devices and explaining test procedures.
• Sets up and calibrates necessary equipment.
• During testing, monitors patient's status and records observations.
• Analyzes test data to ensure appropriate data is collected.
• Reports test results to physicians for further analysis.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, ensures room is clean, and institutes quality control procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and performs minor repairs.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Computer applications

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The EEG Technician - PRN operates specialized equipment which measures and records electrical activity of the brain, peripheral nervous system, and spinal cord. Further, the incumbent participates in the analysis and diagnosis of disorders in the brain and nervous system, such as brain tumors, sleep disorders, strokes, and epilepsy.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs EEG tests when requested by physicians.
2. Reviews patient records and interviews patients to obtain additional information.
3. Prepares patients for procedure by attaching monitoring devices and explaining test procedures.
4. Sets up and calibrates necessary equipment.
5. During testing, monitors patient's status and records observations.
6. Analyzes test data to ensure appropriate data is collected.
7. Reports test results to physicians for further analysis.
8. Maintains laboratory equipment, ensures room is clean, and institutes quality control procedures.
9. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and performs minor repairs.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
  • Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Part timeEmployee Type:Temporary