Electroneurodiagnostic Technician (EEG) I

SSM Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic electroencephalograph (EEG) testing. This role involves attaching, connecting, and operating electrodes from specified body areas to leads from an electroencephalograph machine. The technician will review patient records, instruct patients prior to procedures, monitor patients during procedures, and report any abnormal findings. Identifying and correcting for artifacts, editing and forwarding results to the attending physician for analysis and interpretation, and maintaining EEG equipment and supplies are also key responsibilities. The role requires working in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent or equivalent years of experience and education
• No experience required
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electroencephalograph machine.
• Reviews patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures.
• Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains EEG equipment and supplies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED