EMU/EEG Technologist II

The John Hopkins Health System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare organization as an EEG Technologist II, where you'll provide critical care to patients with seizure disorders. This role involves monitoring and reporting seizures, operating advanced epilepsy equipment, and performing specialized treatments for acutely ill patients. You'll be part of a global healthcare leader that values diversity and inclusion, offering fantastic benefits including tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Dependent tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Electroneurodiagnostic program preferred.
• Certification by ABRET or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients with seizure disorders and monitors seizures.
• Operates epilepsy monitoring equipment and performs special treatments.

Skills

Understanding of Neurophysiology procedures

Knowledge of electrographic seizures

Ability to operate computer and video equipment

Analytic ability for test results

Interpersonal skills

Ability to respond to acute medical situations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Electroneurodiagnostic program or Associate's degree

Job description

The EEG Technologist II for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

• Provides care to patients with intractable seizure disorder problems.
• Monitors and reports seizures.
• Operates epilepsy monitoring and computer equipment.
• Performs special treatments associated with the care of acutely ill patients with seizures.

Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Rotating 10-hour shifts
• Weekend work required.

Experience/Requirements of the EEG Technologist II:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program or an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university strongly preferred.
• Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), or its equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of work experience as an EEG Technician or equivalent experience in a related field if an AMA approved program in EEG Technology was not completed.
• BLS certification.

Knowledge/Skills of the EEG Technologist II include:

• Requires a comprehensive understanding of all procedures conducted in the Neurophysiology division, including such procedures as electrocorticography and operative implants. A proficient level of understanding would normally be acquired through one to two years at the Technologist I level.
• Knowledge of electrographic seizures or interictal seizure discharges, as well as the ability to identify brainwaves and artifacts as acquired through three to six months in-house training.
• Requires ability to operate computer and video equipment, and to set-up and maintain surface or implanted electrodes.
• Ability to perform testing independent of direct supervision and maintain a high degree of credibility through accurate analysis and interpretation of test results.
• Analytic ability is required for analyzing patient history to determine proper testing procedures, for calibrating equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, eliminating recording artifacts, calculating test results, and composing preliminary reports.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information with patients, physicians, office staff, or records personnel.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to acute medical situations, i.e., convulsive seizures.

Why EEG Technologists love working at Johns Hopkins!

• They are part of an amazing global healthcare organization!
• Awesome benefits, including dependent tuition reimbursement!
• To review all these benefits visit www.jhhsbenefits.com

Salary Range: Minimum $26.86 hour - Maximum $49.31 hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

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