MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I

Cook County Health

Illinois

On-site

USD 39,000 - 47,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Job summary

Cook County Health's Neurophysiology Laboratory seeks an experienced technologist to perform EEGs, EP studies, and video-EEG on adults and children. You will assist physicians with seizure induction, EMGs, and Botox injections, while maintaining equipment and inventory.

Under the Medical Director, you will ensure lab records are accurate and compliant with infection control and PHI guidelines, contributing to safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Prior neurophysiology laboratory technician experience required.
Ability to follow infection control guidelines and lab protocols.

Responsibilities

Performs EEGs and EP studies on adults and children.
Performs clinical video recording including video-EEG studies.
Assists in seizure induction studies, EMGs, and Botox injections.
Maintains laboratory records and monthly activity reports.
Monitors inventory and ensures a clean, safe lab environment.

Skills

EEG/EP knowledge

Intraoperative monitoring

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Verbal and written communication

PHI confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

Location: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital

Department: Neurology Procedures

Shift: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Union: SEIU 73

Pay Range: $27.736 - $33.569

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Medical Director of the Neurophysiology Laboratory, performs neurophysiology tests to include electroencephalograms (EEGS), evoked potential (EP) studies, and clinical video recording including video-EEG studies on adults and children. Assists physician performance of seizure induction studies, electromyograms (EMGs), and Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections. Maintains equipment, monitors inventory, and tracks laboratory output.

Typical Duties

Performs electroencephalograms (EEGS) and evoked potential (EP) studies on adults and children

Performs clinical video recording including video-EEG studies

Assists physician performance of seizure induction studies, electromyograms (EMGs), and Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections

Maintains laboratory records including monthly activity reports

Monitors laboratory supplies and issues monthly inventory reports

Keeps a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment

Understands and follows all infection disease guidelines and protocols

Assists in patient registration, phone management, appointment scheduling, and physician reminders, as required

Assists in laboratory Quality Improvement initiatives

Maintains current laboratory and computer skills

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED certificate, is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)

Prior experience as a Neurophysiology laboratory technician is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

Knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and practices associated with performing as a Medical Technologist in a hospital or health care setting

Knowledge of electroencephalography, electromyography, and visual, auditory, and somatosensory evoked potentials, and intraoperative evoked potential monitoring.

Knowledge and understanding to maintain neurophysiology laboratory equipment and address minor repairs as needed.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.

Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and conflict management/resolution skills

Computer program skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic medical record.

Skill to solve technical problems.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged

Ability to enhance learning and continue educational development

Ability to maintain inventory, chart lab activities, perform data storage operations.

Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health Information (PHI)

Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices incorporating the use of electronic health record (EHR)

The physical ability to do lifting up to 45 pounds, walk and stand for prolonged periods, use hands, legs and fingers. Demonstrates physical, mental, and muscular coordination, see and hear clearly (including with correction), tolerates exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To Take Advantage Of This Preference a Veteran Must

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

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