EEG Technical Specialist | Full-Time | Nights

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment. Performs Neurodiagnostic procedures, under the supervision of the Director, Lead Technologist and staff physicians. As advanced competencies are completed, the technician may perform more advanced procedures (Neonatal EEG, EP, ICU-LTM, GRIDS, WADA, NCV, EMG). This position trains to become a Technologist in all aspects of Neurodiagnostic procedures. Technicians hired into this position must complete the registry process off ABRET's R.EEG T. within 18 months of hire; if the credential was not already held.

Requirements

• High School graduate
• Candidate must have at least one of the four END modality registries to be considered (REEGT, REPT, RNCST, RPSGT).
• C-LTM monitoring will be required to be obtained within 18 months after hire in order to maintain position for EMU work.
• Health Care Provider BLS - (American Heart, American Red Cross)
• Must be able to work alone without direction.
• Must be capable of assuming a leadership role when required.

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 4 years' college preferred but not required.
• Graduation from a CAHEEP approve ENT training program highly desirable.
• If candidate does not have college then OJT position at a large hospital with demonstrated competencies may be considered as substitute for END program.
• CLTM and/or CNIM are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform Neurodiagnostic procedures to include: Routine EEG procedures (Neonate, Infant, child, Adult, Geriatric), Routine Portable EEG, ICU Portable EEG's with technologist, EMU EEG's, Day lab procedures, EP All ages when competencies are met, NCV All ages when competencies are met, Assist with EMG when needed, EMU/LTM head care, Equipment cleaning and maintenance, WADA, Grids, All EMU Activities related to phase testing, On call responsibilities when needed or dictated by hospital during emergency.
• Develop the skills necessary to successfully perform additional duties to include: NCV (Upper, Lower extremity, spec. procedures), Assist EMG, EP (VEP, BAER, Upper and Lower SEP).
• Maintains and operates assigned equipment. Able to break down, troubleshoot basic through advanced operations and errors commonly seen in equipment (i.e. amplifier connection issues, network connection issues, and inoperative photic stim. Issues, login issues, hardware problem solving, vendor contact and support, IS contact and support).
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers by following established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Supports the department need for continuing education. Assist in the education of the technical staff. Assume mentoring role for all non-registered staff.
• Assesses and collects patient history and other data to determine patient stability, safety, and reasons for testing. Pruning and all maintenance activities are completed in a timely manner. Questions on testing results are brought to the director and medical director for quality concerns.
• Provides support to the department, unit or office to ensure efficient operation of the overall department by performing other duties, as the need becomes evident.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED