EEG Extern (Per Diem/Day) Center City

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The EEG Extern works within the Neurodiagnostic Department to deliver limited EEG care support services under the supervision of an individual holding an ABRET registered electroneurodiagnostic certification. This role provides supportive care to patients, including surveillance of monitoring equipment, and assists neurodiagnostic care practitioners in the provision of care to patients and their families. The extern performs necessary duties that assist the Neurodiagnostic R. EEGT /Preceptor, including equipment set-up and monitoring, anticipating supply needs, and responding to emergency situations. The position also emphasizes professionalism, continuous learning, and contributing to department goals.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma
• Enrolled in an Accredited Neurodiagnostic school
• Measuring and applying EEG electrodes according to the 10-20 rule
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Practice under supervision of R. EEGT/Preceptor assists in provision of care to patients.
• Demonstrates ability to perform equipment set-up and monitoring under direct supervision of R. EEGT/Preceptor.
• Assists R.EEGT/Preceptor with direct patient care.
• Assists with neurodiagnostic procedures by preparing and setting up equipment.
• Anticipates equipment/supply needs for the admission of discharge of patients in the routine EEG lab and also in the EMU.
• Sets-up and removes supplies and equipment from patient room for next admission.
• Responds according to hospital procedure in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates skill in use of EEG/LTM monitoring equipment.
• Assists with work in the department, equipment room and EEG tech review area.
• Demonstrates high standards of professionalism by maintaining a professional image in all they do.
• Accepts instruction/guidance from preceptor and other clinically advanced personnel.
• Participates in evaluation of self, peers, and leaders.
• Incorporates into practice recommendations of evaluation by self, peers, and leaders.
• Practice contributes towards achieving department based goals.
• Demonstrates appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of the Neurodiagnostic Department.
• Address patients and colleagues with respect and dignity.
• Arrives at work on time and is ready to start the shift.
• Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position.
• Examines successes and failures to improve performance.
• Participates in identifying and meeting own learning needs.
• Applies education and training to daily work to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
• Medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed