Electroencephalograph Technician (EEG), Clinical Neurophysiology, Part or Full time, Multiple shifts

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Electroencephalograph Technician operate electronic equipment which graphically records electrical impulses generated in the brain to obtain data for evaluation of certain brain disorders. Why Jackson Memorial Hospital: Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
High School diploma is required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Unit Specific Credential
FL-BLS

Nice To Haves

Inpatient EEG tech and/or Foreign medical doctor experience.
Bilingual highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs EEGs on inpatient and outpatient populations according to American Electroencephalographic Society minimum technical standards, including:
Clinical EEG
Pediatric EEG
EEG recording for suspected cerebral death
Performs EEG monitoring during surgical procedures and direct electroencephalography during epilepsy surgery.
Obtains tracings from chronically implanted electrodes.
Reviews and summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from charts, the patient, or other knowledgeable sources.
Explains EEG procedures in language appropriate to the patient's age and needs.
Adapts EEG methods and instrumentation based on age, history, and patient-specific needs.
Provides appropriate patient care for all age groups served.
Observes and documents clinical manifestations during seizures and other emergency situations.
Maintains EEG rooms and equipment in clean, functional condition.
Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on laboratory equipment; reports major repair needs.
Prepares EEG tracings with complete technical information (montages, filters, sensitivity, etc.) and associated paperwork for physician interpretation.
Processes paperwork and computer functions for recordkeeping and billing.
Orders, stocks, and distributes laboratory supplies.
Retrieves previous EEG tracings and reports for reference.
Schedules inpatient and outpatient EEG appointments when needed.
Prepares equipment for sterilization.
Assists supervisors in training EEG technology students, residents, and visiting personnel.
Accepts on-call duties as assigned.
Participates in professional association activities, meetings, seminars, and in-service education to stay current with EEG technology developments.
Performs additional tasks as needed to support departmental efficiency.
Assists with phone coverage, filing, and other front-office duties.
Demonstrates competency in:
Obtaining and interpreting information based on patient needs
Understanding patient growth and development
Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.