Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician - Cardiopulmonary Services - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking an Electroneurodiagnostic (EEG) Technician to initiate and maintain long-term EEG monitoring equipment and perform a range of neurodiagnostic studies.

The role requires adherence to American EEG Society standards and Neuro-diagnostic lab protocols. The ideal candidate will have high school graduation with allied medical training and at least 1 year of EEG experience, with EEG certification preferred and a current BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate with college level training or experience, preferably in an allied medical field.
• Experience: One-year experience as an Electroneurodiagnostic (EEG) Technician preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: None required, although EEG Certification is desirable. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• EEG Certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain long-term EEG monitoring equipment.
• Perform EEGs and related neurodiagnostic procedures according to standards.
• Evaluate data obtained during monitoring and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with physicians and hospital staff and maintain patient records.

Skills

EEG procedures

Patient confidentiality

Evoked Potential Studies

Record maintenance

Finger/hand dexterity

Education

High school graduate with college training

Allied medical field training

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of long-term EEG monitoring equipment and the technical evaluation of the data obtained during monitoring process. Professionally performs EEGs, EEG brain death evaluation, Electrocorticography, Transcranial Doppler, Brainstem Auditory and Visual Evoked Potential studies utilizing the technical standards established by the American EEG Society and Neuro-diagnostic lab protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school graduated with college level training or experience, preferably in an allied medical field.

Experience: One-year experience as an Electroneurodiagnostic (EEG) Technician preferred

Licensure/Certification: None required, although EEG Certification is desirable. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

EEG Certification is strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of clerical skills and medical terminology. Skill in performing EEG procedures. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Skill in performing Evoked Potential Studies. Skill in preparing and maintaining records and the ability to retrieve stored/filed material for physician review.

Other

Must maintain confidentiality of all information

Contacts

Ability to deal with physicians, hospital staff, patients and their family members in a tactful and diplomatic manner

Work Demands/Environment

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Neurodiagnostics Lab - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].