EEG Technician PRN

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks an EEG Technician PRN to perform EEG studies, EMGs, and evoked potentials under the manager of Non-Invasive Cardiology/Neurodiagnostics. This role requires hospital experience and adherence to standards with emphasis on patient safety and data accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, an AMA neurodiagnostics or medical assistant program, and registry preferred; CPR certification is also valued, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of AMA neurodiagnostics or medical assistant program preferred.
• Minimum of one year hospital experience performing neurodiagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG studies, EMGs, evoked potentials, epilepsy studies and related exams.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency for basic digital EEG and leads setup using the 10-20 system.
• Sets up long-term EEG studies and ambulatory EEG, transfers data to reading station for interpretation.
• Assists physicians with EMGs, prepares rooms, and trains for evoked potentials (VERs, BAERs, SSEPs).
• Maintains lab cleanliness, ensures safety protocols, and monitors supplies and equipment.

Skills

EEG proficiency

EMG/evoked potentials

Education

High school diploma or GED

AMA neurodiagnostics / medical assistant program

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an EEG Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Stone Oak which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under the direction of the Manager of Non-Invasive Cardiology/Neurodiagnostics performs EEG studies, EMGs, evoked potentials, epilepsy studies and other related examinations according to established standards and practices at a high technical level.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates technical proficiency for basic digital EEG. This includes familiarity with national, hospital, and lab standards for testing. Candidate will utilize the 10-20 system of electrode placement to include manual measurements, skin prep, and electrode application (paste and collodian). Demonstrates proper knowledge of montage selection based on patient condition. At the completion of all studies, properly removes electrodes, clean patient/equipment, and documents all necessary paperwork.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and skill to recognize and correct artifact accordingly. Candidate can successfully trouble‑shoot equipment and leads appropriately.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency for proper set‑up of long‑term studies (Epilepsy) to include lead placement and patient prep. Candidate will be familiar checking the system during on‑going recordings and transfer of digital data to reading station for interpretation by a qualified reader.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency for set‑up of ambulatory EEG to include lead placement and patient prep. Candidate will ensure proper and complete in‑services for all patients on the use of all equipment. Candidate will transfer all data as necessary to the reading station.
• Assists physicians to perform EMGs. Candidate will prepare the room and set up the necessary equipment, arrange for patient transport, and provide all necessary supplies for the procedure. 6. Will assist and/or train as needed in the performance of evoked potentials (VERs, BAERs, and SSEPs). Performs patient education about all procedures performed within the lab.
• Will assist and/or train as needed in the performance of evoked potentials (VERs, BAERs, and SSEPs). Performs patient education about all procedures performed within the lab.

Additional Job functions

Initiates recall of third-party vendor for the provision of peripheral vascular studies. Duties will include contacting vendor, entering proper charges, and appropriate documentation.

• Maintaining all patient reports. This includes but is not limited to the following: pulling all previous reports/images/tracings, presenting paperwork/studies to the correct reading physician, notifying reading physicians of requests, log book entries, and entering proper patient charges into Meditech.
• Candidate will take “Call” on a rotating basis; acquires signed physician orders with appropriate indicator for all exams; maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates good judgement in responding to STAT calls and demonstrates the ability to prioritize STAT orders.
• Maintains cleanliness of the lab to include equipment and facilities. Will follow proper disinfection techniques for such equipment as leads.
• Ordering of supplies. Check each month for supply needs and order appropriate amounts at the beginning of each month. Restocks supplies on equipment as necessary.
• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
• Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals under the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
• Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred candidate would be a graduate of an AMA school of neurodiagnostics or a medical assistant course or its equivalent.
• Minimum of one‑year experience in a hospital setting performing neurodiagnostic procedures.

Minimum License and Certificates Required

• Preference will be given to candidates with registry from the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists, Inc. (REEGT).
• CPR Certification

Equipment Utilized

• NCI Digital EEG with Uniquant Software
• NCI Digital Long‑term Video Monitoring
• Nicolet Alliance Digital EEG
• Digitrace Ambulatory EEG with/without Video
• TECA TD 5 and TD50 EMG Machines
• Nicolet Spirit (Evoked Potential)
• Meditech, PC, other common Office Equipment

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is equipped with the most modern technology available. With over 280 beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab services.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease‑Specific Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation. We belong to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Our surgeons and technology offer minimally invasive options to patients. Surgeons from around the country come to train under our world class team. The hospital has been recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We have also been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Finally, by Medicare.gov as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in the entire nation. The hospital is 1 of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicare.gov’s 5-star rating. Join our team to be part of the innovation.

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