Neurodiagnostic Tech

Central Maine Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Neurodiagnostic Tech to join the Central Maine Medical Center Neurology team! This is a full-time, 40 hours per week (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), benefit eligible position. Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years’ experience as an EEG technician.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required.
• Attends continuing education courses/seminars when available.
• Registered with the American Board of Neurodiagnostic Technologist (ABRET) or the equivalent (CAET) within 1 year of employment.
• Current driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to monitor, interpret EEG wave patterns.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards.

Responsibilities

• Ability to use computerized equipment to perform EEG’s.
• Obtains patient’s medical history from chart and patient; documents patient information on EEG Tech sheet.
• Demonstrates the ability to do or learn to do VEP’s, BAERS, and SSEP’s.
• Demonstrates the ability to monitor and interrupt test results in order to make changes or adjustments as needed by the physician.
• Responsible for recording and labeling all tests. Files all test results according to policy and procedure.
• Maintains a daily log of all procedures performed.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly; performs preventative maintenance; reports all malfunctions.
• Interacts professionally with patients and/or families; treat patients and families with respect.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, neonate through geriatric population.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Educates patient and family about procedure performed.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to coworkers, physicians and patients.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• Community-based wellness initiatives.
• Tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL team members.

What This Job Offers

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