Neurodiagnostics Technologist | PRN

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health seeks an EEG Technician to join their team at Avera McKennan Hospital. This role is vital in conducting EEG studies for patients across varying care settings, helping in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. Candidates should have relevant certifications and commitment to Avera's core values, focusing on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively and distinguish sounds.
• Must have visual acuity to perform duties.
• Able to work in various medical environments.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records EEGs accurately in multiple environments.
• Calibrates and maintains EEG equipment as required.
• Initiates proper interventions based on patient monitoring.

Skills

Electroencephalography

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Technical Certificate Graduation from an accredited school of EEG/Neurodiagnostics Technology

Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologists (R. EEG. T.)

Job description

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$27.50 - $41.25

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Specializes in using electroencephalography (EEG) to record and analyze brain electrical activity, aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological conditions. Performs EEG studies in an acute care environment ranging from NICU to critical care adult patients.

What you will do

• Obtains and records EEGs in various environments in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Applies appropriate stimulators and/or sensors to the patient using standard safety precautions.
• Extracts relevant information from the patient's chart.
• Calibrates, maintains and troubleshoots appropriate medical and general support equipment.
• Initiates proper interventions based on interpretation of changes in patient condition.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologists (R. EEG. T.) - American Board of Registration of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET) within 2 Years

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Technical Certificate Graduation from an accredited school of EEG/Neurodiagnostics Technology

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail] .