Registered EEG Technician

Intermountain Health•Murray, UT

2d•$29 - $45

About The Position

Accountable for performing and monitoring a full spectrum of Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures. The position provides care to patients in the hospital and EEG clinic using neurodiagnostic technologies, and through coordination of care with other health care professionals. Job Specifics: Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more) Shift Details: Full Time- 36 hours/week, This role will have variable shifts with on call coverage as well as nights, weekends and holidays. We are a 24/7/365 clinical team. Department/Unit: TeleEEG Monitoring/Remote Additional Details: R.EEG.T certification is required. Essential Functions Performs routine and continuous EEG procedure hookups using best-practice electrode placement. Ability to recognize epileptiform brain wave patterns and follow established policies and protocols to provide best-practice care. Performs EEG monitoring, including documentation, of continuous video EEG procedures. Ability to use medical equipment and computers to perform neurodiagnostic procedures. Performs advanced EEG procedures including WADA, PET Scan, SPECT scan with EEG, and Surgical EEG, etc. Assists in the training of technicians under the direction of the EEG Supervisor. Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies and coordinates troubleshoot efforts when appropriate. Performs technical documentation and charting of neurodiagnostic patient procedures. Demonstrated communication skills with patients, providers, and other caregivers. Skills Electroencephalogram (EEG) Team Oriented Patient Safety and Outcomes Written Communication Flexibility and Adaptability Communication Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting Follow Protocols Computer Literacy Documentation

Requirements

Current Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) credential or equivalent
BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
Licensed in the State of practice if applicable
Availability to work varying shifts which may include nights, weekends, and on-call.

Nice To Haves

2+ year of clinical EEG experience or direct patient care experience
Proven ability to provide technical oversight to junior technicians
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and continuous EEG procedure hookups using best-practice electrode placement.
Ability to recognize epileptiform brain wave patterns and follow established policies and protocols to provide best-practice care.
Performs EEG monitoring, including documentation, of continuous video EEG procedures.
Ability to use medical equipment and computers to perform neurodiagnostic procedures.
Performs advanced EEG procedures including WADA, PET Scan, SPECT scan with EEG, and Surgical EEG, etc.
Assists in the training of technicians under the direction of the EEG Supervisor.
Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies and coordinates troubleshoot efforts when appropriate.
Performs technical documentation and charting of neurodiagnostic patient procedures.
Demonstrated communication skills with patients, providers, and other caregivers.