EEG Technician - EEG - St. Mary

Ochsner LSU Health System • Shreveport, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This job conducts and prepares patients for routine Electroneurodiagnostic (END) procedures, including EEG, Evoked Potentials, and specialized studies in the clinical setting. Collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results and assists medical staff with complex recordings. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Clinical experience equivalent to 3 or more years training in the field
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work efficiently under pressure.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule, such as nights, weekends, extended shifts, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or completion of an END Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or completion of a Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) Program accredited by American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
• Eligible for Certification in Neurodiagnostic Technology

Responsibilities

• Gathers appropriate information from the patient, patient's records, and family members, as well as other neurological symptoms and medications to writes an accurate comprehensive patient history.
• Recognizes patient or environmental artifacts and documents, eliminates or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Ensures patient safety always by taking appropriate action during patient emergency situations.
• Interacts with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the clinical staff and explains test procedures to the patient and family members present.
• Practices basic infection control procedures relating to patient and equipment including electrodes.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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