EEG Technician I | Rapid City Hospital

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH ELab

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$21.67 - $27.09

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

EEG Technician Level I performs all routine and special electrodiagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider. Is familiar and experienced with all equipment and procedures in the department. An EEG Technician Level I serves neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics with regards to age specific/cultural diversified needs.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Within scope of certification/ license, performs all electrodiagnostic service protocols, procedures, and assessments that have been ordered by a provider.

• Performs all facets of electroencephalographic (EEG) and EMG in the diagnostic laboratory, patient bedside, or outpatient clinic in accordance with department policy and procedures.

• Performs all neurodiagnostic procedures for diagnostic purposes and maintains records of reports.

• Performs daily calibrations and periodic maintenance of all diagnostic testing equipment, records results on maintenance records per departmental policy and reference manuals. Reports equipment problems to the department leadership.

• Performs EEG Call within the EEG call rotation which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies necessary to the function of the diagnostic laboratory.

• Reviews patient records, physician orders, protocols, and data to demonstrate ability for interpretation of subjective and objective information for patient assessment and order validation. Seeks guidance from Director/Supervisor and Medical Director for unresolved issues.

• Properly completes charges for billing. Makes accurate records in department logbook and processes all other department and hospital paperwork.

• Consistently assess, identify, demonstrate the ability to communicate and address special needs of patients that are appropriate to the patient specific age group (neonates Birth - 1 month), (pediatrics 1 month – 12 years), (adolescent 1 years), (adults 1 years), (Geriatric 65+ years) when directly or indirectly providing treatment, testing or patient care and assess their level of understanding.

• Participates in the evaluation of customer satisfaction as well as adherence to the Guest Relation Standards.

• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Certification - within 3-years of hire, dependent on ABRET pathway: Electroencephalography (EEG) Technician Registered - American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

Preferred:
Experience - 1+ years of EKG/EEG/ECG Experience

Education - Diploma/ Degree in Neurodiagnostics

Physical Requirements:
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Job Category

Diagnostics

Job Family

Studies

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular
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