Registered EEG Technician PRN

Posting Specifics: PRN Variable Shifts, Sleep Lab, Intermountain Medical Center

About the Role

Accountable for performing and monitoring a full spectrum of Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures. Provides care to patients in the hospital and EEG clinic using neurodiagnostic technologies, and through coordination of care with other health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and continuous EEG procedure hookups using best-practice electrode placement.
• Recognizes epileptiform brain wave patterns and follows established policies and protocols to provide best-practice care.
• Performs EEG monitoring, including documentation, of continuous video EEG procedures.
• Uses medical equipment and computers to perform neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Performs advanced EEG procedures including WADA, PET Scan, SPECT scan with EEG, and Surgical EEG.
• Assists in the training of technicians under the direction of the EEG Supervisor.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies and coordinates troubleshoot efforts when appropriate.
• Performs technical documentation and charting of neurodiagnostic patient procedures.
• Demonstrates communication skills with patients, providers, and other caregivers.

Requirements

• Current Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) credential or equivalent.
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers.
• Licensed in the State of practice if applicable.
• Availability to work varying shifts which may include nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Familiarity with technology including EEG acquisition systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding 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, including frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical EEG experience or direct patient care experience.
• Proven ability to provide technical oversight to junior technicians.

Skills

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

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $29.43 - $45.39. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

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.