EEG EMG Technologist II

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking qualified candidates for various Technologist positions. ANTHC is a non-profit Tribal health organization dedicated to serving Alaska Native and American Indian communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services, including medical care, wellness programs, disease research, and training for rural providers.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEG and EMG NCV under the supervision of Technologists II & III
• Independently perform high quality diagnostic EEGs on both adult and pediatric patients using the EEG system
• Obtain EEG tracings, identify and minimize artifacts
• Visual, auditory, and somatosensory evoked potential acquisition
• Calm nervous and/or pediatric patients
• Occasional sedation of the patient to obtain a diagnostic quality test
• Schedule EEG tests
• Responsible for patient safety during the exam and must perform CPR and call a code when necessary
• Bring any abnormalities to the attention of the physician
• Operate EMG instrument to measure and record electrical activity in peripheral nerves
• Monitor response and record nerve conduction velocity, time and distance during testing
• Apply and remove electrodes from patients and clean equipment at conclusion of test
• Instruct patients in any pretest preparation required
• Explain test to patient prior to testing
• Obtain written consent when necessary
• Answer any questions the patient may have regarding the test
• Completes all related billing and medical documentation in a timely fashion
• Maintain daily logs of studies performed
• Affirm proper archival of all studies according to local laws
• Retrieves previous studies and makes current studies available for physician interpretation
• Archives studies from the system as needed

Requirements

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s)
• Basic skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with all patient age groups
• Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures

Qualifications

• Technologist I: Non-supervisory – One year work experience
• Technologist II: Non-supervisory – Minimum one (1) year of department experience
• Technologist III: Non-supervisory – Three (3) years’ experience working as a Technologist

Skills

• Basic Life Support Certification
• Electroencephalographic Technologist Certification (within 2 years of hire for Technologist II)
• Electroencephalographic Technologist Certification (required prior to holding this position for Technologist III)

Benefits

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, including:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b)
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: Up to 5% of eligible pay, based on own contributions, and an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer
• Paid Time Off starting immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more