EEG Technologist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Penn Medicine is seeking a full-time EEG Technician for the Neurology department on the night shift (7:30pm–8:00am). Responsibilities include performing adult and neonatal EEGs under physician direction, applying electrodes, calibrating equipment, and ensuring high-quality data.

The role requires an accredited EEG program or 3+ years’ EEG experience, with a sign-on bonus of $5,000. Typical duties also involve verifying patient information, obtaining history, scheduling tests, and collaborating

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited EEG school program OR 3+ years of EEG work experience required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Explain test procedure to patient and apply recording electrodes.
• Calibrate equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions; ensure data quality.
• Schedule patient testing and maintain communication across inpatient units.

Conocimientos

EEG technique

Patient safety

Equipment setup

Artifact reduction

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

Accredited EEG program or 3+ years EEG experience

Associate's degree (Preferred)

Herramientas

EEG equipment

Descripción del empleo

DescriptionPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

DescriptionPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Neurology

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a FT EEG Tech for the Night Shift! The schedule will be as follows: 7:30pm-8am 3 (nights/week) with expected rotating Saturday coverage. This position will also require either a Sunday or a Friday (not both) as part of the regular schedule, in addition to the rotating Saturday. For instance: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

• This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $5,000 (2,500 PAID OUT AFTER 6 MONTHS; $2,500 PAID OUT AFTER 1 year of employment.)

Under a physician's direction, the technologist performs adult/neonatal EEG studies. The technologist is responsible for: explaining the test procedure to the patient, applying all recording, monitoring and stimulating electrodes, recognizing and eliminating artifact, calibrating all equipment used and troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions, selecting appropriate amplifier settings and obtaining quality data. The technologist must provide technical descriptions of EEG studies.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of neuro-anatomy and physiology, basic electronics, and electrical safety, general EEG instrumentation pattern, recognition, and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence the EEG.
• Verifies patient, physician's orders and gathers appropriate information form chart and/or interviews the patient/caregiver to provide accurate history.
• Check all equipment for proper function, inventory, operation, and cleanliness including corrections of malfunctions.
• Records EEG according to standards of the laboratory including the 10-20 system; provides initial interpretation of results and communicates urgent findings immediately with Epilepsy physicians.
• Reviews EEG files and saves appropriate sections for physician review which may include clipping and pruning for long term monitoring (LTM).
• Educates ICU nurses and other hospital personnel regarding basic equipment functioning and electrode removal techniques.
• Responsible for scheduling appointments for patient testing and maintaining communication across the inpatient units.
• Responsible for billing accuracy.
• Participates in teaching conferences and technical meetings. Maintains CEUs/Credentials.
• Responsible for adhering to State & Federal regulations and successful compliance of these regulatory agencies.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• Completion of an accredited EEG school program OR 3+ years of prior EEG work experience (Required)
• Associate's degree (Preferred)

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• BCLS (Required)
• Must achieve registry in EEG within 2 years of hire (Required)
• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T.) (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.