Night EEG Technologist in Level 1 Trauma Center

Newsandtribune; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Neurodiagnostic Tech - EEG to work night shifts in a Level 1 Trauma Center. The role requires 2+ years of experience and EEG certification, with Nihon Kohden software experience and familiarity with Epic EMR.

You will work with a patient population ranging from neonates to geriatrics, performing EEG tests in the Neurology unit and potentially floating to ICU, under the supervision of EEG staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• EEG certification required unless grandfathered in through experience.
• Active license required if applicable.
• Nihon Kohden software experience required.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Candidate's middle name or initial needed for consideration.
• DOB and last 4 of SSN needed for consideration.
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN.

Responsibilities

• Neurology: EEG unit with 2 outpatient beds and 2 inpatient beds.
• Will also float to ICU to perform EEG tests.
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics, including seizure, stroke, gunshot, autistic, ADHD, pseudo-seizure, and trauma cases.
• 1:1 patient ratio.
• 8-hour night shift schedule, Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Every weekend rotation required.
• No on-call requirements.
• Epic EMR preferred, Nihon Kohden software experience required.
• Support on the unit includes other EEG techs, RRT/Code Team, EEG Supervisor, and public safety officer.
• 911 is called for outpatient emergencies.
• Orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit.
• Holiday work required if scheduled on a holiday.
• Scrub color required: Caribbean Blue.
• Free parking available.
• First-time travelers will be considered.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rules.
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated at least 12 months before being eligible for travel assignments.

Skills

Neonatal experience

Electrode placement

Patient prepping

Recording/measuring EEG

Pattern recognition

Wrapping head for continuous EEG

Education

BLS certification

EEG certification

Active license

Tools

Nihon Kohden software

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Neurodiagnostic Tech - EEG to work night shifts in a Level 1 Trauma Center. The role requires 2+ years of experience and EEG certification, with Nihon Kohden software experience and familiarity with Epic EMR.

You will work with a patient population ranging from neonates to geriatrics, performing EEG tests in the Neurology unit and potentially floating to ICU, under the supervision of EEG staff.