Per Diem EEG Technologist - CAC - CAC - Neurology - Varied

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine seeks a skilled neurodiagnostic technician to perform nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and related autonomic tests for inpatients and satellite offices. The incumbent will assist physicians, take relevant medical histories, prepare patients, maintain equipment, and schedule testing in the EMR.

ABRET EEG eligibility is required, with current BLS by hiring. Prior END program or related experience is preferred, and strong English communication is essential to

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to take the EEG Exam for ABRET credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current BLS certification by time of hire.
• Ability to maintain a work pace and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform nerve conduction studies, repetitive nerve stimulation, cranial nerve stimulation and autonomic testing.
• Assist physicians in specialized neurodiagnostic studies in the lab and bedside.
• Take medical histories related to neurological diagnosis and prepare patients for electrodiagnostic examinations.
• Maintain rooms, calibrate equipment, stock supplies, and order supplies.
• Schedule patients for electrodiagnostic testing in the Electronic Medical Records system.

Skills

Neurodiagnostic testing

Nerve conduction studies

Clinical documentation

English communication

BLS certified

Education

END program eligibility (CAAHEP)

Associate degree in END

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

The incumbent will perform a wide variety of neurodiagnostic studies, including conventional nerve conduction studies, repetitive nerve stimulation, cranial nerve stimulation and autonomic nerve testing. Will assist the physicians in specialized neurodiagnostic studies in the laboratory at the bedside of patients admitted to the hospital and at the satellite offices. The incumbent will be expected to take medical histories as they relate to neurological diagnosis, prepare and position patients for the conduct of electrodiagnostic examination, including electromyography. The incumbent will maintain the rooms, calibrate equipment, stock supplies and order supplies. The incumbent will perform clerical duties in relation to patient records and billing documentation, as well as aid the medical staff as directed by the manager. The incumbent will schedule patients for electrodiagnostic testing in the Electronic Medical Records system.

Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be eligible to take the EEG Exam for ABRET credentials (be a student or graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited END program, OR associate\'s degree plus one year experience in END, OR at least three years experience in END)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current BLS certification required by time of hire
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Experience with or willingness to learn interoperative nerve monitoring (IONM)
• Experience performing all phases of neurodiagnostic testing

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI\'s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization