Mount Sinai Morningside ยท 3 months ago
Offsite Per Diem EEG Tech (non Abret)-MSW-Days
New York, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$38.52/hr - $38.52/hr
1+ years expMount Sinai Morningside is part of one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. They are seeking an Offsite Per Diem EEG Tech to perform various EEG studies on patients, ensuring patient comfort and safety while maintaining accurate records and providing technical assistance to medical staff.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for all EEG recordings: Awake, asleep, bedside and B.D. protocol video EEGs
Verifies the identity of the patient before test/procedure. Explains the procedure and equipment to patient clearly, Answers inquiries and reassures patient before and during test in order to obtain the patient's cooperation for the best performance of the test. Provides for patient privacy at all times
Summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the chart or other knowledgeable persons. Explains in detail the recording procedures to the patient and family members present. Views chart for use of anticonvulsive meds and consults family or caregiver
Adapts methods and instrumentation, to make patient feel calm and comfortable during testing to obtain optional results, the best EEG findings, and an EEG record free of artifacts
Measures head appropriately, places electrodes properly and checks their integrity. Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them
Appropriately uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep. Documents relevant patient history, events and medications in the recordings as per departmental guidelines
Upon completion of test, removes electrodes, gels, residue from scalp and cleans patient's head/hair. Keeps EEG room clean and neat at all times. Cleans and disinfects equipment
Writes all clinical observations during seizures and other patient emergency situations. Maintains the EEG database, clips, prunes, archives EEG records
Logs and records complete patient diagnoses, technician report, stamps records and places in reading room
Insures electrical safety of the patient at all times, performs maintenance and minor repairs of the equipment for use, and reports problems to the Supervisor
Acts as a resource to residents, physicians and other technicians, providing assistance and advise as necessary
Participates in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities when possible
Qualification
Required
HS/GED
Successful completion of an educational program for EEG or Sleep Technologist accredited by the AMA Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation
One year in hospital EEG experience
Preferred
R.EEG.T Certification by ABRET - preferred not required
Company
Mount Sinai Morningside
At Mount Sinai Morningside, we offer exceptional clinical care and research within the comfort of a neighborhood hospital known for compassion and sensitivity.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Faye Reiff-Pasarew
Deputy CMO, Associate Chief of Hospital Medicine, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Lucy Xenophon, MD, MPH
Chief Transformation Officer
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