EKG/Neurodiagnostics Tech

Prisma; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking an EEG Technician at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN to perform quality EEGs (routine and video) and seizure monitoring, supporting timely study completion and accurate reporting.

You will work with physicians and staff, handle calibrations, follow 10-20 system, respond to life-threatening tracings, and participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; post secondary diploma optional.
• Completion of a formal neurodiagnostic program preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality EEGs (routine and video) and seizure monitoring.
• Facilitates study completion and reporting within the department.
• Maintains relationships with healthcare personnel and provides outstanding service.
• Takes call on rotating basis and supports designated areas and procedures.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal neurodiagnostic program preferred

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs quality EEGs (routine and video) and seizure monitoring. Facilitates aspects of study completion and reporting within the department. Participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all healthcare personnel. Carries out all applicable processes of the EEG department. Takes call on a rotating basis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas and procedures.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Performs quality EEGs including awake and asleep studies, video EEGs, cerebral silence, photic stimulation, portable EEGs and other studies/procedures performed within the department.
• Performs calibrations and evaluations and adjusts the EEG instrument to the proper technical standards with emphasis on sensitivity, time axis, and mechanical/electrical baselines in order to obtain top-quality EEG recordings.
• Performs EEGs in accordance with 10-20 system outlined by ACNS and in accordance with the Medical Director guidelines, departmental policies and departmental procedures on patients of all ages.
• Communicates with physicians and team members concerning patients. Examples may include test availability and email notifications to physicians concerning transfer of studies or change in patient condition.
• Recognizes and responds to life-threatening EEG tracings.
• Trainees, under close supervision, will receive training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school diploma. Completion of a formal neurodiagnostic program preferred.
• Experience - No previous experience required. Neurodiagnostic experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Detail-oriented
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate basic understanding of interpretation of EEGs.
• Ability to maintains a high skill level of knowledge of EEG through ongoing education and information sharing.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

80017131 Electro-Neuro Diagnostics

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