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Northeast Georgia Health System · 3 months ago

EEG Technologist - Neurophysiology - Full Time - Shift Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. They are seeking an EEG Technologist to perform neurophysiology studies under the direction of a Neurologist and Supervisor, ensuring patient safety and producing quality studies.

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Responsibilities

Technologist is familiar with the protocols for completion of the technical report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files
Operates neurodiagnostic equipment according to equipment specifications and produces quality studies
Adheres to infection control and safety practices
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion
Maintains electroneurodiagnostic unit during study, identifies and performs basic/intermediate technical troubleshooting including identification of artifact and elimination, understands why and how to repair bad electrodes
Follows good safety practices; e.g. infection control standards, measuring and lead placement, patient observation/documentation, cleaning equipment and supplies
Produces quality studies consistently within established protocols
Maintains patient records according to department procedure
Properly assess patient according to exam ordered with appropriate documentation (i.e. check order, review patient history and diagnosis, patient preparation)
Provide patient education pertinent to exam being performed and document in patient record
Meet productivity standards as defined by the department
Performs non-technical duties as assigned (i.e., stock rooms, transport patients, order supplies)
Attends department meetings
Participate in assigned training and education courses
Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures
Perform special projects and any other related duties as assigned
Continually monitors patients undergoing cEEG recording for safety via remote video monitoring
Alerts nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur
Communicates with patients and clinical staff to obtain information when events occur
Documents observations on patient's EEG recording as well as in patient's electronic medical record (EMR)
Assists neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, electrode removal & maintenance, etc
Under the direct supervision of a Neurodiagnostic Technologist, the Neurodiagnostic Assistant will learn how to perform various neurodiagnostic procedures
Recognizes patient or environmental artifact on the study. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact
Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates with Biomed, manufacturer tech support or supervisor
Facilitate workflow of the department with a variety of skills, such as burning CDs, cleaning equipment and other office skills
Recognize, classify and document interictal, ictal and post-ictal activity

Qualification

CertificationNeurodiagnostic ProceduresBCLS CertificationElectroneurodiagnostic ProgramBasic Computer SkillsEffective CommunicationTeamworkIndependent Work

Required

Current and Maintain BCLS
EEG Certification required at time of hire or within two years
High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

Board registry eligible preferred
Enrollment or completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program, ABRET approved Neurodiagnostic Training program or an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred
At least 6 (six) months of direct patient care experience
One Year of supervised training/clinical experience in a lab setting preferred
Experience with multiple modalities desired: EEG Electroencephalography, EP – Evoked Potentials, IOM – Intraoperative Monitoring, LTM – Long Term Monitoring and NCS – Nerve Conduction Studies preferred

Company

Northeast Georgia Health System

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Northeast Georgia Health System prides itself on core values, which help us achieve our mission of improving the health of our community.

H1B Sponsorship

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Late Stage

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Carol Burrell
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