EEG Tech I - PRN - Nights - EEGUS:TX:Edinburg | RESPIRATORY & SLEEP | PRNJob Description Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Neurosciences and Neurodiagnostics EEG Supervisor the Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technologist performs, monitors, and analyzes electroencephalogram (EEG) tests to record brain activity. Duties include educating and preparing patients for the procedure, applying electrodes to the scalp, operating EEG equipment, monitoring and maintaining patient safety.
POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GEDCurrent CPR Certification
Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferredJOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:One year job training in medical setting preferred. Ability to read, write and speak English Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred) Willingness to be crossed trained to other areas Organizational skills is necessary Good written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians Satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment background investigation and drug test required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist your assigned lead person, supervisor, charge nurse and/or Director with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed. Performs routine EEG testing, EEG removals, continuous EEG placements, Hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep deprivation testing. Performs EEG monitoring, identifies abnormalities, reports and documents findings. Daily assignments Perform all tasks assigned Working knowledge of department programs, Policy & Procedures Keep records of appointments for EEG tests Working knowledge of Order Entry SystemCPR certified is required Maintains equipment in good repair and clean at all times Follows universal precautions Sets up and operates EEG machine Distributes patient reports to hospital Maintains accurate billing record for departmental charges Collects and compiles data and statistics for department Orders supplies for department Developing and maintaining positive interpersonal relations with other department personnel. Other duties as assignedLINES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:1. EEG Supervisor ? 2. Senior Director of Neurosciences ? 3. Vice President of Nursing ? 3. Chief Clinical Operation OfficerCUSTOMER SERVICE:Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service. AGE SPECIFIC :Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA) :A.
Essential Duties:- Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.
- The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:
- Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
Kneeling:
Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs. Walking Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs. Standing/Squatting Straight pulling SittingPulling hand over hand PushingRepeated bending Stooping/Bending Reaching above shoulder Climbing StairsSimple grasping Climbing Ladders - NoDual simultaneous grasping Depth Perceptions needed Ability to see Identify Colors Operating office equipment TwistingOperating mechanical equipment Crawling - NoAbility to read and write Ability to Count Ability to hear verbal communication without aid Operating Personal Vehicle Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication Other: Ability to deal with stressOSHA Category - IIIB.
Working Conditions:
The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents. C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. D. Aptitudes : HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOWIntelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3Clerical Perception: Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform. If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date. Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________________Transfer/Hire Date Effective: ________________________.
