EEG Technician I

Hays Medical Center • Hays, KS

2d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The EEG Technician I independently performs electroencephalographic testing and associated interventions.

Requirements

• High school graduate
• BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment.
• Successful completion of the neurodiagnostic equipment and procedural competency evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree or a graduate of an accredited electro neurodiagnostic (END) program or higher with an emphasis in electroencephalography or allied healthcare credential (i.e. CRT, RRT, LPN, RN).

Responsibilities

• Collects initial and on-going data about the patient.
• Analyzes information for patient safety such as appropriateness of indicated signs and symptoms, patient preparation, patient identification.
• Carries out exams, procedures and interventions safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes.
• Evaluates patient response to intervention/therapy based upon expected outcomes.
• Provides patient education by explaining procedures, medications and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand.
• Addresses patient's questions and concerns.
• Verifies patient informed consent when indicated.
• Documents all required components of patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees