EEG Technologist - Day/Evening

The EEG Technologist

• Provides various neurodiagnostic procedures to patients of all ages as ordered by physicians with emphasis on obtaining high quality data.
• Performs various neurodiagnostic procedures to patients of all ages. Assures quality studies.
• Assists in establishing recording criteria for various technical procedures using guidelines prepared by the American Society of EEG Technologists and recommendations of equipment manufacturers with guidance from and approval by the Medical Director of the Neurodiagnostic laboratory. Annually assists with review and revision to procedures in accordance with currently recommended methods.
• Shares in responsibility for coordinating laboratory schedule and assigning priorities according to workload and clinical urgency.
• Provides instruction in diagnostic procedures to medical residents and other healthcare professionals as requested.
• Assists in department's performance improvement program.
• Explains testing procedure to patient and family using age appropriate guidelines
• Accurately takes and documents a pertinent patient history from patient or patient's chart.
• Setting up patient for appropriate study to include; patient, paperwork, room and equipment.
• Runs study with appropriate documentation on study, observation of the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study.
• Performs routine studies in outpatient adult and pediatric settings.
• Performs routine studies and long-term video monitoring in inpatient setting - PICU, NICU, PCU, and ICU.
• Processes individual charges for studies.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs.
• Demonstrates proper cleaning and disinfection procedures for the patient, room and equipment before, during and after each study.
• Utilizes down time for training, cleaning equipment and reading educational materials.
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge independently to different testing situations.
• Performs needed maintenance on equipment to include communication of problem to co-workers, appropriate vendor, TSG, or supervisor.
• Maintains inventory and orders all supplies needed in lab as well.
• Performs one modality of Neurodiagnostics as well as staying current with EEG technologies.

Education: Master's degree or 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years in marketing and management experience, preferably in healthcare.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: None required. Life Support: None required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Duties are varied and complex. Accountability to resolve issue by company authority such as manager, director or officer with little or no oversight from higher level. Judgment calls and interpretation of laws and regulations are required of this job. Erroneously exercised judgments regarding interpretations of compliant behavior may have negative effects on the organization (i.e., reimbursement, human resources, clinical pathways.) Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizational, analytical, marketing and budget management skills. Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Computer skills sufficient to meet key objectives of the position. Supervision Directs service-line or system operations through subordinate supervisors, managers and directors. Communication Communication occurs with high level executives and administrators on behalf of the organization inside or outside the organization. May negotiate on behalf of the organization. Confidentiality Makes decisions based on confidential information. Appropriately shares information in performance of job. Financial/ Budgetary Financial oversight for department budget, including development/formation of operating and capital budget, and championing and implementing cost containment and revenue generation initiatives. Actions/decisions influence revenue generation and expense control. Moderate impact of undetected errors to safety, legal compliance, confidentiality, fiscal health and patient care. Impact of errors is usually limited to service line or organization-wide and less than $500K. Position impact Directly impacts financial and operational performance of Guest Services through direction of Staff and allocation of general resources.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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