EEG Technologist - Radiology - Kings Mills Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The EEG Technologist performs neurodiagnostic testing on patients of varying ages and medical conditions in accordance with medical center standards and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. The role works independently with sophisticated instruments and requires sound judgment in patient care and handling.

The technologist prepares and performs a range of EEG and related neurodiagnostic procedures, obtains patient histories, observes and analyzes clinical and technical changes, and adapts testing to the patient and recording situation. The role may administer sedation as ordered, assist physicians with invasive lead placement, and support patient scheduling, registration, and order transcription.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of ElectroNeurodiagnostics or Neurophysiology, or equivalent.
• Two years of clinical experience in EEG, evoked potentials, continuous long-term video EEG monitoring, ambulatory EEG and data management, and/or polysomnography beyond training; alternatively, five years of experience and graduation from an accredited training program.
• Registration in EEG, evoked potentials, long-term monitoring, and/or polysomnography through a professional credentialing body such as ABRET, BRPT, or equivalent.
• BLS CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in diverse situations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety, infection-control, universal-precautions, and risk-management procedures.
• Participate in continuing education, including staff meetings, in-services, workshops, trade-society meetings, and independent study.
• Use AIDET when communicating with customers.
• Prepare the testing environment for patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare patients for testing and perform awake, asleep, bedside EEG, electrocerebral-silence, long-term video EEG monitoring, continuous ICU monitoring, ambulatory EEG monitoring, sphenoidal recording, activation procedures, visual evoked potential, brainstem auditory evoked potential, and somatosensory recordings.
• Obtain medical histories; apply knowledge of disease processes and medication effects; and adjust instrumentation accordingly.
• Observe, document, and analyze clinical and technical changes, adjusting procedures to the individual recording situation.
• Administer sedation when indicated by physician orders and departmental policy.
• Assist physicians with invasive lead placement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of recording and ancillary equipment.
• Perform additional assignments as requested by a supervisor when workload requires.
• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments, transcribe orders, and complete appointment registration processes.
• Demonstrate good judgment and initiative.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED