EEG Technician I FULL TIME

American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL

2d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Major Responsibilities: Performance of electroencephalographic (routine, video, and portable) and evoked potential recordings. Assist physicians with EMGs/NCV. 1)Performed according to policy and procedure. Performance of standard calibrations, montages, and modified montages for quality recordings. 3)Modified montages, in addition to standard montages, to the particular clinical circumstances, including but not limited to the addition of electrodes and devising appropriate recording techniques. 1)Performs calibration at the beginning of every recording 2)Records standard montages for both adult and pediatric patients Performance of record archiving. 1)Prepares and burns compact discs for storage of digital EEGs. 2)Logs all digital data in appropriate log book. Maintenance of departmental documentation. 1)Enters charges/credits into Care Connection in timely manner. 2)Maintains daily log sheets 3)Assigns each recording a procedure number in appropriate log book. 4)Files reports when completed 5)Assists in the collection of Process Improvement data. 6)Collaborate on research projects with other staff members and neurologists Maintenance of EEG lab/supplies. 1)Order supplies from General Stores 2)Order supplies from outside vendors using Lawson 3)Order office supplies from Corporate Express 4)Keep EEG Lab/work area clean. 5)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. Professional /Personal Growth Activities. 1)Attends one conference/meeting/seminar per year in area of specialty 2)Reviews and shares current literature with other associates 3)Performs the orientation and clinical education of EEG Students 4)Completes all mandatory in-services as documented 5)Participated in external professional activities and organizations related to EEG 6)Accepts membership on committees as assigned 7)Serves as a resource person for other associates regarding EEG and neurodiagnostic testing This position will need to recognize the need and behaviors of a variety of age groups treated, i.e. understanding child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred. 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Requirements

High school education
6 months -1 year formal EEG/EP training and 3-4 years EEG/EP experience
This position will need to recognize the need and behaviors of a variety of age groups treated, i.e. understanding child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Typing skills
-Registered in electroencephalography
- Associates in role prior to June 1, 2013 have until December 31, 2013 to obtain Registered ABRET status
-CPR certified
Ability to stand for length of time.
Ability to bend and/or kneel for a length of time.
Ability to move equipment to do portable procedures.
Ability to meet flexible staffing needs.
Ability to do light, medium, and heavy lifting.
May be exposed to life threatening diseases.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

Performance of electroencephalographic (routine, video, and portable) and evoked potential recordings.
Assist physicians with EMGs/NCV.
Performed according to policy and procedure.
Performance of standard calibrations, montages, and modified montages for quality recordings.
Modified montages, in addition to standard montages, to the particular clinical circumstances, including but not limited to the addition of electrodes and devising appropriate recording techniques.
Performs calibration at the beginning of every recording
Records standard montages for both adult and pediatric patients
Performance of record archiving.
Prepares and burns compact discs for storage of digital EEGs.
Logs all digital data in appropriate log book.
Maintenance of departmental documentation.
Enters charges/credits into Care Connection in timely manner.
Maintains daily log sheets
Assigns each recording a procedure number in appropriate log book.
Files reports when completed
Assists in the collection of Process Improvement data.
Collaborate on research projects with other staff members and neurologists
Maintenance of EEG lab/supplies.
Order supplies from General Stores
Order supplies from outside vendors using Lawson
Order office supplies from Corporate Express
Keep EEG Lab/work area clean.
Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Professional /Personal Growth Activities.
Attends one conference/meeting/seminar per year in area of specialty
Reviews and shares current literature with other associates
Performs the orientation and clinical education of EEG Students
Completes all mandatory in-services as documented
Participated in external professional activities and organizations related to EEG
Accepts membership on committees as assigned
Serves as a resource person for other associates regarding EEG and neurodiagnostic testing

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more 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

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