EEG Technologist - PPMC

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist to perform EEG studies for patients. Responsibilities include applying electrodes, verifying orders, recording EEGs according to standards, and educating hospital staff. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and have prior EEG experience, as well as basic cardiac life support certification. Opportunities for professional development and a collegial work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Must achieve registry in EEG within 2 years of hire.
• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist title is required.
• BCLS must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult/neonatal EEG studies under physician's direction.
• Explain the test procedure to patients and apply electrodes.
• Verify patient and physician's orders to gather appropriate information.
• Record EEG according to standards using the 10-20 system.
• Educate hospital personnel regarding equipment functions.
• Adhere to State & Federal regulations and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of neuro-anatomy

Basic electronics

EEG instrumentation pattern recognition

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Associate of Arts or Science

3+ years of prior EEG work experience

Job description

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?

Summary

• 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 from 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.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• BCLS required.
• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (Required)
• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T.) required. Must achieve registry in EEG within 2 years of hire required.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Associate of Arts or Science
• Or 3+ years of prior EEG work experience

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.