EEG Technician PRN

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO and Sick Time

401(k) with Employer Match

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an EEG Technician in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves performing electroencephalograms (EEGs) and evoked potential tests while ensuring patient comfort and safety. A qualified candidate will have completed a formal EEG Technician training program and possess 0-2 years of relevant experience.

This position offers PRN scheduling with varying hours as required by patient needs. Essential functions include patient communication, documentation of condition changes, and maintaining equipment. Basic Life Support certification is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Technical School completion of a formal EEG Technician training program preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in performing EEGs or related clinical experience required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEGs and EVPs as ordered by physicians.
• Communicates with patients and families to explain procedures.
• Observes and documents patient condition changes.
• Schedules patient appointments and manages follow-up communications.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Responds promptly to on-call cases.

Skills

Performing EEGs

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

Completion of EEG Technician training program

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
• My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!

Job Summary

The EEG Technician performs electroencephalograms (EEGs) and evoked potential (EVP) tests using specialized equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. This role involves patient assessment, observation, and care documentation, ensuring procedures are conducted safely and accurately. The EEG Technician operates independently, maintaining a clean and organized work environment and adhering to safety standards.

Schedule

PRN, as needed, schedule varies

Qualifications

• Technical School completion of a formal EEG Technician training program preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in performing EEGs or related clinical experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

• Performs EEGs and EVPs as ordered by physicians, following established departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicates with patients and families to explain procedures, ensuring comfort and promoting a positive patient experience.
• Observes and documents patient condition changes that may affect test outcomes and communicates these changes to the appropriate medical staff.
• Schedules patient appointments and manages follow-up communications and mailings for procedures.
• Accurately inputs and verifies charges in the computer system to ensure correct billing and financial documentation.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work area, ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition for patient care.
• Responds promptly to on-call cases and adjusts the self-scheduling and call schedule to support departmental needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.