Registered EEG Tech PRN

Intermountain Health; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible shifts

On-site role in UT

Job summary

Intermountain Health's EEG Lab at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City seeks an EEG Technician to perform and monitor full-spectrum EEG procedures, including video EEG, with a focus on patient safety and precise documentation. The role requires current R.EEG.T credential and the ability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and on-call.

The position is on-site in the EEG/Sleep Lab in Lehi/Salt Lake City region with a generous benefits package and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Current Registered EEG Technologist (R.EEG.T) credential or equivalent.
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers.
• Licensed in the State of practice if applicable.
• Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Familiarity with EEG equipment and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and continuous EEG hookup using proper electrode placement.
• Recognizes epileptiform patterns and follows policies for patient care.
• Monitors continuous video EEG procedures and documents findings.
• Operates EEG equipment and computers for neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Performs advanced EEG procedures including WADA, PET/SPECT EEG, and Surgical EEG.
• Trains technicians under supervision and coordinates equipment maintenance.

Skills

EEG

Team Oriented

Patient Safety

Written Communication

Flexibility

Communication

Critical Thinking

Follow Protocols

Computer Literacy

Documentation

Education

R.EEG.T credential

BLS/RQI Certification

State licensure (if applicable)

Tools

EEG acquisition systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:Accountable for performing and monitoring a full spectrum of Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures. The position provides care to patients in the hospital and EEG clinic using neurodiagnostic technologies, and through coordination of care with other health care professionals.Find out what it means to be an EEG Tech here

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: PRN (Part Time), Variable Shifts, 1 night shift required every 6 weeks and PCH Lehi Call shifts 2-3x a month, minimum of 2 holiday shifts in a rolling year.

Location: EEG/Sleep Lab - Primary Children's both Lehi and SLC Campus

Required: Current Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) credentia l

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and continuous EEG procedure hookups using best-practice electrode placement.
• Ability to recognize epileptiform brain wave patterns and follow established policies and protocols to provide best-practice care.
• Performs EEG monitoring, including documentation, of continuous video EEG procedures.
• Ability to use medical equipment and computers to perform neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Performs advanced EEG procedures including WADA, PET Scan, SPECT scan with EEG, and Surgical EEG, etc.
• Assists in the training of technicians under the direction of the EEG Supervisor.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies and coordinates troubleshoot efforts when appropriate.
• Performs technical documentation and charting of neurodiagnostic patient procedures.
• Demonstrated communication skills with patients, providers, and other caregivers.

Skills

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Team Oriented
• Patient Safety and Outcomes
• Written Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting
• Follow Protocols
• Computer Literacy
• Documentation

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) credential or equivalent
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
• Licensed in the State of practice if applicable
• Availability to work varying shifts which may include nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Familiarity with technology including EEG acquisition systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ year of clinical EEG experience or direct patient care experience
• Proven ability to provide technical oversight to junior technicians

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Location:

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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

$29.43 - $45.39

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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