Neurodiagnostic Lab Tech/EEG, FT Days

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wellstar, the mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served, striving to be a shining example in healthcare. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist I is responsible for performing Electroencephalograms (EEGs) studies in the Laboratory and at the bedside of patients. This includes video/EEG monitoring and ambulatory monitoring. The technologist provides a descriptive analysis of waveforms and patterns relevant to their credential but is not responsible for interpretation or clinical correlation of the data. Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care and an inclusive culture, with over 24,000 team members dedicated to personalized patient care. The company's vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time, guided by values of compassion, excellence, and honoring every voice. Wellstar is recognized on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, fostering a Great Place to Work culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Neuroscience
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor (required upon hire)
REEG.T within 2 years
Less than 1 year experience (Pathway I Graduate of CAAHEP Accredited NDT Program Documentation of 50 EEGs post graduation)
Registry Eligible
Strong well-developed communications skills
Well developed PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge (keyboard skills)
Customer service skills
Ability to function without much supervision

Responsibilities

Sets up and performs test procedures with little to no supervision.
Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and eliminations.
Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the EEG unit.
Has knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and alternate equipment settings and their effects should be applied.
Can use photic stimulation and hyperventilation appropriately.
Understands why and how to repair or fill bad electrodes.
Removes electrodes and cleans up the patient after the EEG done to practice protocols and safety standards.
Familiar with the protocols for completion of the technical EEG report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files.
Knowledgeable in correct EEG performance and recognition of clinically significant events and intervenes if appropriate.
Maintains the patients safety through communication to other patient care support staff during the EEG if needed.
Contacts higher level staff as appropriate for problems within the EEG unit.
Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures.
Performs any other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care for this level.
Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in-services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Observes infection prevention precautions.
Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
Treats patients and fellow team members with respect.
Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately.
Calls the Bio-med department with any equipment problems and maintenance issues.
Communicates with the physicians regarding the EEG study results.
Attends and actively participates in monthly department staff meetings.
Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.