EEG Technologist Per Diem/ weekends/ holidays

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Neuro-diagnostic technologist to perform EEG studies across all age groups in a part-time role. The position involves collaboration with healthcare providers and requires knowledge of neuro-anatomy, patient care, and EEG procedures. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and be working towards certification.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or graduated from a CAAHEP accredited program.
• Eligible for R.EEG T credentialing within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult and neonatal EEG studies under supervision.
• Ensure patient safety and conduct intake interviews.
• Maintain quality standards in EEG recordings and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of neuro-anatomy and physiology

Electroencephalography procedure proficiency

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

CAAHEP accredited Electro-neuro-diagnostic program

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Penn 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.

Description

Penn 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?

Per Diem/ Parttime/ weekends/ holidays

Position Summary

Under a registered technician direct or indirect supervision, based upon proficiency, the Neuro-diagnostic technologist or trainee performs adult and neonatal studies EEG studies within the scope of their practice. The technologist is responsible for explaining the test procedure to the patient, performing the study according to the facility standards including recognizing and eliminating artifact, calibrating equipment, selecting appropriate settings and obtaining quality data. Reports significant findings to the providers as needed. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years) and geriatric (65 years and above).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of neuro-anatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, general EEG instrument pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence EEG.
• Function as a resource person to patients and family members, physicians and their staff, hospital staff and EEG technician coworkers.
• Verify patient, physician orders. Prepare patient for procedures as appropriate to requirements; conduct chart/clinical staff review, determine essential medical and social history, conduct intake interview and document information necessary for accurate interpretation of electro-diagnostic studies
• Perform high quality EEG recordings in accordance with department standards including routine, ambulatory and long term monitoring for all age groups.
• Recognize clinically significant events and critical findings and follows department procedures to notify appropriate physicians.
• Monitors schedule, verifies appointments, enters orders and patient charges via clinical information system.
• Identify and respond to emergencies to ensure safety of patients served.
• Assist in maintaining and trouble- shooting issues with lab equipment.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining department procedures and protocols; including adherence to regulatory standards.
  
  

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Participates in education, teaching conferences and meetings.
• Review, analyze, and compile monthly reports on the quality assurance activities associated with EEG services. Communicate all appropriate information to physician group per procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Enrolled within six (6) months or graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electro-neuro-diagnostic technology program.
• Licensing and Certification: Eligible for credentialing in electro-encephalography (R.EEG T) within 24 months.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years previous hospital experience in EEG or healthcare field.

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.

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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.

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