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SSM Health · 3 months ago

EEG Tech

Greater St. Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

SSM Health is a healthcare provider focused on delivering exceptional patient care. They are seeking an EEG Tech to perform neurodiagnostic testing, including EEG and other related procedures, while ensuring accurate documentation and assisting in education and training opportunities.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Performs EEG recordings, including wake and sleep, nasopharyngeal studies, bedside, electrocerebral inactivity (ECI) evaluations

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

Records clinical evoked potentials in the following modalities: auditory, visual and cervical and lumbar somatosensory. Records clinical nerve conduction velocities and quantitative sensory testing. Monitors EEG during sodium amytal studies, electrocorticography, cortical mapping etc

Performs long term epilepsy monitoring to evaluate patients with paroxysmal disturbances of cerebral function

Completes patient charge forms to insure accurate and timely billing of the procedure and completes all necessary written documentation to insure smooth operation of the department

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

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

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 videotaped 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 manufacturer’s 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 & 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

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

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

Assists in the daily collection of data for the department’s Performance Improvement Program

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

Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department

Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs

Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction

Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided

Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned

Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application

Follows pain management plan of care, e.g.: repositioning, massage, immobilization, etc

Reports patient complaints of pain to the nursing staff and/or physician

Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments

Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician and Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation

Retrieves previously videotaped procedures or digitally archived for viewing/printing as requested. Perform data management/archiving duties as requested

Assists in clerical duties as required, including telephone responsibilities, processing of reports, filing, scheduling, etc

Participates in preparing & performing regular safety and infection control surveys. Reports non-compliant issues to manager and if necessary, safety or infection control director, and takes steps to correct deficiencies

Qualification

ExperienceR. EEG T. certificationNeurodiagnostic TechnologyBLS certificationHospital computer systemsPatient careCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

3 years' experience in EEG required or R. EEG T. certification

Graduate of an accredited school of Neurodiagnostic Technology preferred or equivalent training

At least three years' experience performing EEGs, NCV and EPs

Registered or registry eligible by ABRET in EEG, or within 18 months of hire

BLS Required

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

Hospital computer system (EHR = EPIC, HPF, Meditech)

Hospital telephone system

Calculator

Copy machine

FAX machine

Preferred

Prior experience in epilepsy and intraoperative monitoring preferred

Intraoperative monitoring experience helpful

Epilepsy experience helpful but not required

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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