Neurodiagnostic Technologist I

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

35d

About The Position

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children's Hospital. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. The Missouri Baptist Medical Center Cardiac Testing department is a diagnostic testing center which focuses on identifying and evaluating cardiac disease processes. The department is comprised of RNs, cardiac sonographers, ECG techs, Nuclear Medicine technologists and administrative staff. The Cardiac Testing staff works in collaboration with Cardiologists to deliver high quality services to patients and their physicians. Role Purpose Performs electroencephalographic testing in the laboratory and at the patient's bedside.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No Experience

Nice To Haves

• Accredited EEG Program
• EEG / Neurodiagnostic Experience Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs neurological testing using a variety of methods including digital and video EEG, and processes results.
• Validates physician orders and documents patient and family histories.
• Integrates the findings of EEG and EEG video data into clinically meaningful interpretations.
• Notifies supervisor or leader of any problems regarding equipment failure or maintenance needs.
• Maintains supplies.
• Performs NCS studies in accordance with established clinical protocols and physician directives.
• Assist the physician during EMG testing by operating equipment and monitoring data

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees