Neurodiagnostic Technician II - Neurodiagnostics/ EEG

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Electroencephalogram Technologist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will perform EEG and polysomnographic procedures, providing essential data for patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in clinical EEGs, coupled with a commitment to safety and integrity. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a community-focused healthcare environment, where your expertise will contribute to advanced patient care and support for diverse age groups. Join a team that values compassion and excellence in every aspect of care.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in EEG and polysomnography.
• Completion of an accredited END technology course or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform EEG related procedures and video monitoring.
• Participate in on-call status for afterhours EEGs.
• Ensure safety and contribute to a safe environment.

Skills

Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures

Polysomnography

Patient care

Safety and infection control

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited electroneurodiagnostic technology course

Tools

EEG equipment

Polysomnographic equipment

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your Role:

• Performs all aspects of electroencephalogram (EEG) related procedures, including clinical EEGs, and video EEG monitoring.
• Participates in rotating “on call” status for “stat” afterhours EEGs.
• Displays an understanding of diversity.
• Demonstrates integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence (I CARE values).
• Enhances and contributes to a safe environment for all colleagues, visitors, and patients.
• Performs miscellaneous duties not expressly described herein.

Reports To:

• Director/Neurodiagnostics (job code: 012801)

Supervises:

• None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Accredited electroneurodiagnostic (END) technology course completion.
  • Note: Human Resources (HR) may accept one (1) year (full-time or equivalent) of relevant work experience (as defined below) in lieu of the END course requirement, in addition to the minimum required experience below.

Required Experience:

• Two (2) years of relevant work experience including:
  • Clinical experience performing all types of EEGs and polysomnograms encompassing all age groups from birth to geriatric.
  • Clinical experience performing routine and long-term EEGs on patients with seizures and various mentation levels.
  • Experience performing diagnostic tests or real-time monitoring using EEGs or polysomnographic equipment, which acquires ongoing data using computer technology.
  • Hands-on experience working with filters, sensitivity, and other recording parameters.
  • Experience in safety and infection control in a medical facility setting.
  • Experience working with varied age groups.
  • Experience working with patients who have mental or physical challenges.

Preferred Experience:

• Five (5) years of END experience.
• One (1) or more years of experience with long-term video monitoring and advanced EEG procedures.
• Ability to recognize abnormal waveforms and localization.
• Ability to identify artifacts [job requires enhancing and editing data before a neurologist views and interprets results].

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Registered Electroencephalogram Technologist (R. EEG T.)
• Registered Polysomnogram Technologist (R. PSG T.) AND/OR
• Registered Evoked Potential Technologist (R. EP T.) credential(s)

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.