Epilepsy Technologist, Winston Campus

Sophe; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winston-Salem seeks a neurodiagnostic technologist to provide high-quality technical services in a Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. This role involves patient procedures, data review, and collaboration with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to excellent patient care.

Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage

Generous PTO: Starts at 25 days/year

Education subsidy: Up to $5,250/year

Wellness incentives up to $1,350/year

Six weeks paid maternity leave

Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and graduation from a CAAHEP in Neurodiagnostic Technology or 18 months related experience required.
• Obtaining R.EEG T. within 18 months is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs application and removal of electrodes.
• Assists nursing staff during seizures and maintains patient safety.
• Communicates patient status to coworkers and physicians.

Skills

Technical neurodiagnostic services

Patient care

Education

High school diploma/GED

Graduation from a CAAHEP program in Neurodiagnostic Technology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Provides high quality technical neurodiagnostic services appropriate to age of patient, which contributes to positive patient outcome in a Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. This includes patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, ICU, outpatient procedures and throughout the medical center. Maintains cooperative working relationship with other departments and members of the medical system. Ensures the continuous delivery of high-quality patient care by consistently seeking new knowledge and application of skills obtained.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Weekend Days
• Sat-Monday 7am-8pm
• Winston Campus

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Education: Eligible for ourPrepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

What You Will 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.

Nice to Have (Not Required):

• Obtains R.EEG T., through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), within 18 months of hire date.

How You'll Impact Patient Care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Where You Will Work:

• Working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a rewarding and dynamic experience. This vibrant city is home to renowned healthcare institutions making it a hub for medical professionals and healthcare innovation.
• As a healthcare professional in Winston-Salem, you'll have the opportunity to provide top-notch care to a diverse and engaged community. The healthcare industry here is characterized by a commitment to patient-centered care, cutting-edge medical research, and a collaborative spirit among healthcare providers.
• Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living that's lower than in many other major cities. You'll find thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community. The city's commitment to healthcare extends beyond the hospital walls, with initiatives aimed at improving public health and wellness.
• Whether you're drawn to clinical care, research, or administration, working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC allows you to be part of a healthcare environment that values excellence, compassion, and the well-being of the community. Join us in contributing to the health and vitality of Winston-Salem, where healthcare is not just a profession but a calling.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always