Monitoring Diagnostic Technician

Highmark Health; Wexford (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Electroencephalography Technologist to perform standard and complex EEG recordings and assist in interpretation. The role includes electrode placement, equipment calibration, and ensuring high-quality studies.

The position requires a high school diploma and EEG or respiratory therapy training within 12 months, plus at least six months of hospital or physician's office experience, with CPR and background clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Six months' work experience in a hospital or physician's office is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus 12 months or less of EEG or respiratory therapy programs is required.

Responsabilités

• Applies electrodes on predetermined positions on patient's head and checks accuracy for testing; recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference for clearer studies.
• Calibrates and keeps equipment clean to maintain performance.
• Assesses tracings and abstracts information from patient records to assist neurologist in interpretation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

CPR Certification

Hospital/Physician office experience

Formation

High school diploma

EEG or respiratory therapy training (12 months or less)

Description du poste

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.

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

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established _within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy_.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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