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SSM Health · 3 months ago

EEG Technologist

Greater St. Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$26.01/hr - $26.01/hr

3+ years exp

SSM Health is a healthcare organization seeking an EEG Technologist to perform neurodiagnostic testing, including EEG, EP, MEG, TMS, and other related procedures. The role involves documenting patient procedures, maintaining equipment, and participating in education and training opportunities.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs standard and complex EEG recordings according to established lab protocol, and guidelines set forth by the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society

Performs EEG recordings, including wake and sleep, bedside, electrocerebral inactivity (ECI) evaluations and 24-hour ambulatory EEGs

Summarizes the patient’s neurological status and clinical history and completes the documentation needed for physician interpretation, including history sheets, labeling of tracing, etc

Monitors EEG for special studies including WADA (sodium amytal studies), and ictal SPECT studies

Notifies the surgeon of degraded responses during surgeries. Troubleshoots and rules out any technical problems. Alerts medical director or his/her designee when necessary

Performs long term epilepsy monitoring to evaluate patients with paroxysmal disturbances of cerebral function, electrocorticography and cortical mapping

Maintains equipment( to include helium exchange) and supplies for all studies performed

Completes all necessary documentation for departmental record, patient procedures, etc

Enters charges daily for procedures performed with no more than 1 error per week

Enters required patient information into daily log books

Enters information into hospital and department computer equipment for other departmental functions (archiving patient data), service requisitions, etc

Supports all functions, goals and objectives of the department as well as development of any new programs that involve the Neurophysiology Lab and Epilepsy Unit

Participate in development of new diagnostic testing procedures to be performed in the department. Participates in the evaluation of new equipment for potential purchase

Educates residents and other medical or technical staff in the technical aspects, indications and limitations of Neurophysiology exams

Mentors NDT-I and NDT-II coworkers to learn and develop advanced skills in EEG, EMU, and/or NCV

Enhances professional growth and development through annual participation in educational programs, in-services, workshops, reading current publications on Neurophysiology testing/technology and neurological diseases, on line CME through various professional organizations & manufacturers and viewing on-line education programs

Practices according to safety and infection control policies

Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. Disinfects and cleans equipment according to manufacturers guidelines and standards outlined by Infection Control and department policy

Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards

Maintains clutter free environment

Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum

Adheres to dress code

Maintains equipment in clean and proper working condition on a daily basis. Troubleshoots & corrects technical problems as needed. Contacts Clinical Engineering or manufacturer’s service department (if under contract) when malfunctions occur

Reports risk management concerns

Assumes responsibility for completing all hospital and department annual mandatory requirements

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner

Demonstrates Care and Courtesy to all patients, family members, hospital and medical staff

Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when communicating with patients, physicians, co-workers and other personnel. Clearly communicates procedures to patients and family members to insure understanding and consent

Communicates Effectively and Maintains Confidentiality as outlined in the hospital policy. Maintains strict confidentiality in regards to all patient, employee and hospital information

Demonstrates Competence and Collaboration as outlined in the hospital policy. Attends department meetings and other meetings as required. Annually attends in-services that support Saint Louis University Hospital mission and vision

Provides Cost Effective Services: Minimizes overtime by scheduling and performing patient procedures in the most efficient manner (flex time). Appropriately uses/handles equipment and orders supplies to minimize expenditures on repairs, replacement items and inventory

Attends regularly scheduled hospital and department meetings that support and explain the Mission of Saint Louis University Hospital and its operation

Demonstrate ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner, in order to assure and promote a culture of safety

Participates and assists in education and training opportunities

Assists in the daily collection of data for the department’s Performance Improvement Program (volume indicators monthly & quality indicators are based upon department operation & requested monitoring by the procedure review committee)

Responsible for the monthly and quarterly data analysis for each indicator in preparation for the quarterly and annual summaries

Qualification

ExperienceR EEG T credentialNeurophysiology equipmentBLS certificationComputer skillsStatistics compilationDocumentation skills

Required

3 years of experience with EEG or R EEG T credential

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

5 years of experience required

Registered or within 18 months of hire date with EEG by ABRET

BLS required

Compile statistics

File, archive and retrieve department patient files

Computer skills helpful

Various Neurophysiology Lab and Epilepsy Unit equipment for diagnostic and monitoring procedures

Hospital computer system

Hospital telephone system

Calculator

Copy machine

FAX machine

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Company

SSM Health

Glassdoor3.4

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system.

Founded in 1872

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ssmhealth.com/

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