EEG Technician PT

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is seeking an EEG Technician for the Rheumatology/Neurology Clinic. The role involves preparing patients and performing EEGs and Ambulatory EEGs, BAERs, and VEP within scope of practice, with documentation in the Hospital EMR.

The position is part-time, 16 hours per week, and reports to the Office Manager and Director. The successful candidate will demonstrate professional patient care, maintain EEG equipment, and handle scheduling and office tasks as

Qualifications

• Functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff.
• Prepares patient and performs Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEGs, BAERs, VEP and other tests within your scope of practice.
• Edit and prepare test for reading by a Physician.
• Reports findings or concerns to reading physician for prompt interpretation.
• Demonstrates compassionate, courteous, and privacy-respecting customer service.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff, family members and hospital staff.
• Prepares patient and performs Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEGs, BAERs, VEP and other tests within your scope of practice.
• Edit and prepare test for reading by a Physician.
• Reports findings or concerns to reading physician for prompt interpretation.
• Demonstrates customer service in all interactions with privacy respect.
• Cleans and maintains EEG equipment and accessories.
• Uses Hospital EMR for documentation.
• Follows protocol for patient wires and cleaning/storage.
• Performs scheduling, filing, computer and telephone tasks.
• Performs other duties as directed by physician or office manager.
• Works 8 hour shifts unless arranged otherwise with the Director.

Skills

EEG testing

Patient preparation

Ambulatory EEGs

Medical documentation

Tools

EEG machine

Job description

JOB TITLE: EEG Technician

DEPARTMENT: Rheumatology/Neurology Clinic

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Part time, 16 hours weekly.

General Summary

The EEG Tech functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff, family members and hospital staff. Prepare patients and performs Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEGs, and other tests within their scope of practice.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff, family members and hospital staff
• Prepares patient and performs Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEGs, BAERs, VEP and other tests within your scope of practice
• Edit and prepare test for reading by a Physician
• Reports findings or concerns to reading physician for prompt interpretation
• Employee will demonstrate customer service in all interaction, that is compassionate, courteous, friendly, non-judgmental and demonstrate a respect for privacy
• Cleans and maintains equipment (EEG machine and accessories)
• Uses Hospital EMR for documentation
• Use specific protocol for patient wires including taking them off and proper cleaning and storage
• Some office responsibilities such as scheduling, filing, computer and telephone skills
• Performs other duties as directed by physician or office manager.
• Will work 8 hour shifts unless other arrangements are made with the Director

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting for long periods; also stooping, bending, and stretch for files and supplies. Occasionally lifts files or paper weighing up to 20 to 30 pounds.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, type at 40 wpm minimal, operate a calculator, telephone, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.
• It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods and to work in an environment which can be very stressful.
• Auditory acuity to hear others for purposed of fluent communication.
• Physical strength to perform the following lifting demands:
• Floor to Knuckle- 20lbs
• 12 to Knuckle- 30lbs
• Knuckle to Shoulder- 20lbs
• Shoulder to Overhead- 10lbs
• Carry 14ft- 30lbs
• Push 25ft- 10ft/lbs
• Pull 10ft- 10ft/lbs

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Office Manager and Director