Monitoring Diagnostic Technician

Highmark Health • Wexford, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This job is responsible for performing standard and complex electroencephalographic recording and detecting malfunctions of equipment and making repairs. Also performs all duties of a cardiology tech.

Requirements

• Six (6) months' work experience in a hospital or physician's office is required
• High school diploma or equivalent required plus additional schooling 12 months or less in duration in EEG or respiratory therapy programs is required
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Applies electrodes on predetermined positions on patient's head and checks accuracy for testing and recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference for a clear study for better interpretation. (40%)
• Calibrates and keeps equipment clean to maintain performance. (40%)
• Assesses and review tracings and abstract information from patients’ records to help neurologist interpret results. (20%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED