EEG/LTM Tech Watcher (Full Time, Evenings)
About The Position
The EEG/LTM Tech Watcher observes patients on video and video EEGs, maintains video integrity, and alerts appropriate personnel to EEG recording problems, seizure activity, or questionable events. The role provides an additional level of patient safety by acting as a first responder and works in tandem with credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologists (R.EEG.T). The position also involves maintaining and cleaning equipment, summarizing patients’ neurological status and clinical history, participating in departmental meetings and educational activities, completing required electronic medical record fields within the scope of practice, and contributing to quality and safety improvement activities.
Requirements
- American Heart Association BLS certification; must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and coworkers.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to work well with others and willingness to learn new procedures.
Nice To Haves
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Prior work experience in healthcare.
- Special training in the operation, storage, and retrieval of EEG equipment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observe patients on video and video EEGs and maintain video integrity.
- Alert appropriate personnel to problems with EEG recording, seizure activity, or questionable events.
- Provide an additional level of patient safety as a first responder.
- Clean and maintain equipment in good operating condition; perform maintenance and minor repairs, and report the need for major repairs.
- Summarize the patient’s neurological status and clinical history using information from the chart, patient, or other knowledgeable persons.
- Participate in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities.
- Attend at least 85% of departmental meetings.
- Document required meaningful-use fields in the electronic medical record within the scope of practice.
- Participate in departmental Quality Improvement and Safety Improvement activities.
- Work in tandem with credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologists (R.EEG.T).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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