EEG END Technologist

OHSU • Portland, OR

38d • Onsite

About The Position

OHSU is Oregon's only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health - and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland's largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state. The END Technologist 2 prepares patients and conducts routine and advanced outpatient and inpatient END procedures; collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results and assists medical staff with complex recordings.

Requirements

• high school diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification
• one year of experience in the performance of procedures in a patient care environment;
• Certification in one of the following (as indicated in the position description) will be required upon hire: EEG/Electroencephalography: R. EEG T. EP/Evoked Potentials: R. T. NCS/Nerve Conduction Studies: R.NCS.T.
• Computer literacy
• Ability to troubleshoot common equipment problems
• Clear, concise written documentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of current techniques/regulatory standards

Nice To Haves

• BS or Master's degree in an allied health education program with the completion of an END program.

Responsibilities

• Tech documents a comprehensive patient history including neurological symptoms and medications.
• For EEG: this tech measures and accurately applies electrodes in less than 30mins and with appropriate impedance of <5kohms.
• The Tech 2 is able to use multiple electrode application techniques; observes, records, and attempts to eliminate artifact and body movements that can affect recording of cerebral activity, and prepares a technical report.
• Learns and applies basic EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, and contraindications for activation procedures.
• For NCV: this tech accurately applies electrodes and enters data into the computer to determine nerve conduction velocity.
• Assists, teaches and mentors- physicians, residents, fellows and new employees in NCV/EMG procedures.
• This tech performs at least one modality and in accordance with the standards and protocols of the department.
• Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings.
• Observes and records conditions and reactions of patients during exam; notes extraneous conditions which may affect recording; operates equipment; notes body movements for benefit of interpretation by neurologist.
• For EEG the Tech 2 is able to perform more advanced ICU, EMU, WADA studies as well as routine inpatient and outpatient studies.
• For NCV the tech is able to perform more advanced studies such as blink reflexes and H-reflexes.
• Maintains clean testing equipment, maintains proper sanitization of supplies and surrounding area, and reports equipment malfunctions in writing to the engineer.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees