Senior Epilepsy Technologist

About the role

This position highlights the need for a highly skilled Epilepsy Technologist who will provide technical neurodiagnostic services appropriate to the age of the patient. The role is critical in a Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, supporting patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, ICU, and throughout the medical center.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert and assist other Epilepsy Technologists with complex or unique matters.
• Performs the application and removal of electrodes.
• Reviews data for seizure activity and abnormalities.
• Edits data for physician review.
• Affords assistance to nursing staff during seizures, ensuring patient safety.
• Participates in seizure testing with patients during their events.
• Carries out outpatient procedures such as PET, SPECT, Wada and Ambulatory studies.
• Executes CEEG procedures in the ICU setting.
• Executes intracranial monitoring in the EMU and OR.
• Communicates with coworkers and physicians about changes in patient status.
• Affords assistance to other areas of Diagnostic Neurology.
• On-call responsibilities for EEG.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in Neurodiagnostic Technology or 18 months experience in a related field required.
• 3+ Years of experience as an Epilepsy Technologist.
• Obtains R.EEG T., through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in Neurodiagnostic Technology or 18 months experience in a related field.
• 3+ Years of experience as an Epilepsy Technologist.
• Obtains R.EEG T., through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

Skills

• Technical proficiency in neurodiagnostic services.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other departments.
• Continuous learning and application of new skills.
• Subject matter expertise in epilepsy technology.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Pay

$28.55 - $42.85 per hour, based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

Night shift- Thursday, Friday and Saturday- 4:30pm-5:30am.