Tech EEG

UF Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in New York performs Neurodiagnostic procedures under supervision, with opportunities to advance to Neonatal EEG, EP and LTM as competencies grow. New hires complete ABRET registry within 24 months (12 months if CAAHEP END trained).

The role supports patient history collection, data review, and quality oversight, with emphasis on safety and procedural planning in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; 2 to 4 years' college preferred but not required.
• Graduation from a CAAHEP approved END training program highly desirable.
• Clinical health care experience of at least one year required.
• Completion of ABRET registry within 24 months (12 months if CAAHEP trained).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and collects patient history and other data to determine stability and testing needs.
• Pruning and all maintenance activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Questions on testing results are directed to the director and medical director for quality concerns.
• Review of previous Neurodiagnostic studies before initiating a new study.
• Complete patient report forms and use information to establish patient needs.
• Obtain a thorough patient history to plan procedures and contingencies.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Education

High School graduate

CAAHEP END training program desirable

Job description

Overview

Performs Neurodiagnostic procedures, under the supervision of the senior staff and physicians. As advanced competencies are completed, the technician may perform more advanced procedures (Neonatal EEG, EP, LTM). This position trains to become a Technologist in all aspects of Neurodiagnostic procedures. Completion of ABRET registry in one or more of the modalities will be a requirement of the position based on time and experience upon hire. Technicians hired into this position must complete the registry process in one of these modalities with 24 months of hire. If the candidate has completed a CAAHEP approved program then they will have 12 months to complete the registry process in one of the modalities.

Overview

Performs Neurodiagnostic procedures, under the supervision of the senior staff and physicians. As advanced competencies are completed, the technician may perform more advanced procedures (Neonatal EEG, EP, LTM). This position trains to become a Technologist in all aspects of Neurodiagnostic procedures. Completion of ABRET registry in one or more of the modalities will be a requirement of the position based on time and experience upon hire. Technicians hired into this position must complete the registry process in one of these modalities with 24 months of hire. If the candidate has completed a CAAHEP approved program then they will have 12 months to complete the registry process in one of the modalities.

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Responsibilities

Assesses and collects patient history and other data to determine patient stability, safety, and reasons for testing. Pruning and all maintenance activities are completed in a timely manner. Questions on testing results are brought to the director and medical director for quality concerns.

• Previous Neurodiagnostic studies always reviewed prior to initiating a new study


• Patient report forms are completed and information is used to establish needs of patient


• A through patient history is obtained and information is used to plan procedure


• Constraints to the procedure are identified and the study is modified appropriately (i.e. no HV for recent CVA, etc.

Qualifications

Qualifications Qualification Description Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High School graduate. 2 to 4 years' college preferred but not required. Graduation from a CAAHEP approved END training program highly desirable. If candidate does not have college then OJT position at a large teaching hospital with demonstrated competencies may be considered. Clinical health care experience of at least one year required. Graduation from a CAAHEP approved END training will be considered equivalent to one year's work experience. Ideal candidate must be a highly self-motivated and able to work alone with minimal direction. Motor Vehicle Operator Designation Employees in this position: Licensure/Certification/ Registration Basic Life Support (CPR) required or must be obtained within first ninety days of employment. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR).