Epilepsy Technologist

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Epilepsy Technologist to join Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Epilepsy. You will perform electrode application, monitor seizures, and support EEG procedures in ICU and OR settings.

The ideal candidate brings a CAAHEP credential, 3+ years of epilepsy experience, and ABRET EEG certification, with on-call EEG responsibilities and night shifts included.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and graduation from a CAAHEP in Neurodiagnostic Technology, or 18 months related experience.
• 3+ years of experience as an Epilepsy Technologist.
• Obtains R.EEG T. through ABRET.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert and assist other Epilepsy Technologist with complex or unique matters.
• Performs the application and removal of electrodes.
• Reviews data for seizure activity and abnormalities. Edits data for physician review.
• Assists nursing staff with patients during seizures, maintaining patient safety.
• Performs seizure testing with patients during their events.
• Performs outpatient procedures such as PET, SPECT, Wada and Ambulatory studies.
• Performs CEEG procedures in the ICU setting.
• Performs intracranial monitoring in the EMU and OR.
• Communicates with coworkers and physicians about changes in patient status.
• Assists other areas of Diagnostic Neurology.
• On call responsibilities for EEG.

Skills

Epilepsy Technologist experience

R.EEG T. certification

Education

High school diploma or GED; CAAHEP Neurodiagnostic Technology

Job description

Department

37134 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Epilepsy

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

39

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Night Shift (4:30PM-5:30AM) Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

What You'll Need

• High school diploma/GED and graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) in Neurodiagnostic Technology or 18 months experience in a related field required.
• 3+ Years of experience as an Epilepsy Technologist.
• Obtains R.EEG T., through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

What You'll Do

• Subject Matter Expert and assist other Epilepsy Technologist with complex or unique matters.
• Performs the application and removal of electrodes.
• Reviews data for seizure activity and abnormalities. Edits data for physician review.
• Assists nursing staff with patients during seizures, maintaining patient safety.
• Performs seizure testing with patients during their events.
• Performs outpatient procedures such as PET, SPECT, Wada and Ambulatory studies.
• Performs CEEG procedures in the ICU setting.
• Performs intracranial monitoring in the EMU and OR.
• Communicates with coworkers and physicians about changes in patient status.
• Assists other areas of Diagnostic Neurology.
• On call responsibilities for EEG.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.