EEG Technician, Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a dynamic Electroencephalogram Technologists (EEG) to join their Full Time Days team. This role is crucial in making communities healthier by providing exceptional care. The medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility employing over 1500 professional and clinical staff, offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient services. They are committed to employee satisfaction and are looking for passionate individuals to change lives.

Requirements

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Graduate of an approved Electroneurodiagnostic Program or AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a minimum of two years of clinical experience performing EEG testing, preferred.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist by the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology preferred or one year experience.

Responsibilities

Reviews existing clinical data, collects additional data and recommends obtaining additional pertinent data.
Evaluates all data to determine appropriateness and medical necessity of the test ordered.
Selects, assembles and checks the equipment necessary to perform the diagnostic test.
Initiates, conducts and modifies the prescribed diagnostic procedure.
Maintains patient records and communicates relevant information to members of the health care team.
Continue with self-development and assists Director with orientation and continuing education of trainees, medical staff, and other hospital employees.
Promotes age-appropriate care to all patients.
Provides age-appropriate care to all patients.