Lead EEG Technician, Electroencephalography (Full-Time, Day Shift)
About The Position
Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. Performs standard and complex electroencephalographic (EEG) procedures using specialized equipment and evoked responses, under minimum direction. Measures and records electrical brain activity to locate abnormalities. Schedules patients and procedures. Acts as an expert clinician who demonstrates a high level of knowledge/expertise, and is a leader/resource to the healthcare team. Recommends/coordinates scheduling of work assignments, daily priorities and directing the work of staff.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Nice To Haves
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Three years' technical experience: Preferred
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
- Graduate of an AMA accredited EEG program or documented proficiency of EEG competency: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Completes electroencephalograph and evoked response tests as requested by a physician to detect brain disorders or damage. Measures and records the electrical activity of brain waves via electrodes secured to the patient's scalp.
- Gathers the patient's medical history. Explains testing procedures and prepares the patient for the procedure.
- Monitors the patient's status and notes any abnormalities during testing. Reports the findings to the patient's doctor for further analysis after testing.
- Calibrates and checks equipment on a weekly basis and orders necessary supplies.
- Processes patient records, in adherence with established procedures.
- Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills. Sets schedules and work priorities for staff.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
