EEG Technician PRN

The EEG Technician is responsible for performing Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures under the supervision of a Registered EEG Technician and/or at the direction of an epilepsy care provider. This position provides care to patients in the hospital and EEG clinics using neuro-diagnostic technologies and through coordination of care with other health care professionals.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: PRN (Part Time), Variable Shifts, Days, nights, weekends, both inpatient and outpatient roles. You will be required to take 2-3 days of call at the Miller Primary Children's campus (Lehi).

Location: EEG/Sleep Lab - Primary Children's

Preferred: Current Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) credential

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and continuous EEG procedure hookups using best-practice electrode placement.
• Ability to use medical equipment and computers to perform neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Performs technical documentation and charting of neurodiagnostic patient procedures.
• Demonstrated communication skills with patients, providers, and other caregivers.
• Under the direction of Registered EEG Technologists and Continuous Long-Term Monitoring Technologists, performs Video/EEG monitoring with accompanying documentation.

Skills

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Documentation
• Team Oriented
• Patient Safety and Outcomes
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting
• Follow Protocols
• Computer Literacy
• Billing
• Leadership

Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
• Availability to work varying shifts which may include nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Familiarity with technology including the Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical or direct patient care experience
• Previous neuro-diagnostic experience
• Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, or ASET EEG Core curriculum program

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $26.74 - $41.28

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.