Monitoring Diagnostic Technician

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an EEG technologist to perform standard and complex EEG recordings, place electrodes, and detect equipment malfunctions for accurate studies.

The role includes reviewing tracings with neurologists, maintaining clean equipment, and performing related cardiology tech duties. Requires at least 6 months hospital experience and EEG/respiratory therapy training of up to 12 months.

Qualifications

• 6 months' work experience in a hospital or physician's office is required.
• 12 months or less EEG or respiratory therapy training is required.

Responsibilities

• Applies electrodes on predetermined positions on patient's head and checks accuracy for testing and recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference for a clear study for better interpretation.
• Calibrates and keeps equipment clean to maintain performance.
• Assesses and review tracings and abstract information from patients’ records to help neurologist interpret results.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

6 months hospital/physician's office经验

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with EEG/respiratory therapy training ≤12 months

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job is responsible for performing standard and complex electroencephalographic recording and detecting malfunctions of equipment and making repairs. Also performs all duties of a cardiology tech.

• Applies electrodes on predetermined positions on patient's head and checks accuracy for testing and recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference for a clear study for better interpretation. (40%)
• Calibrates and keeps equipment clean to maintain performance. (40%)
• Assesses and review tracings and abstract information from patients’ records to help neurologist interpret results. (20%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job is responsible for performing standard and complex electroencephalographic recording and detecting malfunctions of equipment and making repairs. Also performs all duties of a cardiology tech.

• Applies electrodes on predetermined positions on patient's head and checks accuracy for testing and recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference for a clear study for better interpretation. (40%)
• Calibrates and keeps equipment clean to maintain performance. (40%)
• Assesses and review tracings and abstract information from patients’ records to help neurologist interpret results. (20%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Essential Responsibilities

• Applies electrodes on predetermined positions on patient's head and checks accuracy for testing and recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference for a clear study for better interpretation. (40%)
• Calibrates and keeps equipment clean to maintain performance. (40%)
• Assesses and review tracings and abstract information from patients’ records to help neurologist interpret results. (20%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Required

• Six (6) months' work experience in a hospital or physician's office is required
• High school diploma or equivalent required plus additional schooling 12 months or less in duration in EEG or respiratory therapy programs is required

Preferred

• None

Additional Employment Requirements

• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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