EEG Technician - FT - Days - MRH

Location: Hollywood, Florida

About the role

Performs electroencephalograph (EEG) testing. Includes rotating weekends. Someone with EMU and LTM monitoring experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attaches and connects electrodes on the head from EEG machine.
• Performs prescribed testing.
• Reviews patient's history and educates patient about procedure.
• Monitors and documents patient's condition and responds to and reports any seizure symptoms.
• Identifies and corrects artifacts.
• Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Performs long-term video EEG monitoring on patients, demonstrating proficiency in the International 10-20 system.
• Performs job functions following the Guidelines for EEG and Long Term Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring in Epilepsy as set by the American Society of Electro-Neuro-Diagnostic Technologists.
• Performs data retrieval and reduction operations and video EEG recordings prepared in a form suitable for interpretation by the physician.

Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No prior work experience required.
• ABRET Registry Eligible
• Graduate of or enrolled in an Electro-neuro-diagnostic technology program accredited by Commission Accreditation on Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a clinically equivalent program (i.e., hospital-based program).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping: 60%
• Keyboard Entry: 60%
• Kneeling: 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 40%
• Reaching: 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 60%
• Running: 40%
• Sitting: 60%
• Squatting: 60%
• Standing: 60%
• Walking: 60%
• Audible Speech: 60%
• Hearing Acuity: 60%
• Depth Perception: 60%
• Distinguish Color: 60%
• Seeing - Far: 60%
• Seeing - Near: 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals: 40%
• Dust: 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals: 40%
• Hazardous Medication: 20%
• Latex: 40%
• Computer Monitor: 60%
• Domestic Animals: 40%
• Extreme Heat/Cold: 20%
• Fire Risk: 20%
• Heating Devices: 20%
• Magnetic Fields: 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts: 40%
• Needles/Sharp Objects: 40%
• Potential Electric Shock: 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault: 20%
• Radiation: 40%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 40%

Shift: Nights