EEG Technician, Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Electroencephalogram Technologists joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

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.