EEG Technologist

Orlando Health, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking an EEG technologist to perform routine and complex electroencephalograms for adult patients in Saint Petersburg, FL. The role includes evoked potentials, specialized recordings, and thorough documentation under supervision.

The position requires an Associate degree in END or equivalent training, current BLS certification, and at least one year of experience with Microsoft Office. On-site duties are emphasized with compliance to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in END or completion of accredited END technologist program within 90 days of hire.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.
• One year of experience; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex electroencephalograms on adult patients.
• Performs evoked potentials (BAER, VEP, SEP) on both in and out patients.
• Performs specialized recordings and monitoring of physiological phenomena.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all team members.
• Effectively educates the patient and family.
• Ability to prepare and calibrate equipment for testing and able to troubleshoot.
• Documents and reports routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and able to score and understand polysomnographic results.
• Verifies integrity of collected data and completes the collection process.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education

Associate degree in END or completion of accredited program for END technologist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Performs routine and complex electroencephalograms on adult patients.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs evoked potentials (BAER, VEP, SEP) on both in and out patients.
• Performs specialized recordings and monitoring of physiological phenomena.
• Competent in gathering and analyzing patient information.
• Performs patient care in advanced role under department supervisor.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all team members.
• Effectively educates the patient and family.
• Ability to prepare and calibrate equipment for testing and able to troubleshoot.
• Documents and reports routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and able to score and understand polysomnographic results.
• Verifies integrity of collected data and complete the collection process (e.g. repeats physiological and instrumental calibrations and instruct patient/parent on completing questionnaires, etc.)
• Maintains compliance within field and remains current with new techniques.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in quality control, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Associate degree in END or completion of accredited program for END technologist required within 90 days of hire.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.