EEG Technician JDCH

Position: EEG Technician - FT - Days - JDCH
Location:

Hollywood, Florida At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Performs electroencephalograph (EEG) testing.
* 8-10 hour days, 4-5 days per week.

- Weekend on call hours
- Prior experience in EEG preferred.

Responsibilities:

Measures and marks patient head using International 10-20 measurement system. Apply electrodes. Perform EEG study on Natus XLTEK machine.

Identify EEG patterns and artifacts. Troubleshoot and correct artifacts. Notify reading physician for analysis and interpretation.

Demonstrate proficiency in monitoring EEG studies in both the ICU and EMU settings following ACNS Guidelines using pattern recognition and EEG terminology to alert and describe to reading Epileptologist at appropriate times.

Reviews patient's history and educates patient about procedure. Monitors and documents patient's condition and responds to and reports any seizure symptoms.

Perform a variety of video EEG recordings (Routine / LTM / EMU) showing proficiency in all areas, including the International 10-20 system, and performing the EEG test according to ACNS Guidelines.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required

Work Experience:

No prior work experience required. Other Information: JDCH Department Specific: ABRET Registry Eligible Additional Education Info:
Graduate of or enrolled in an Electro-neuro-diagnostic technology program accredited by Commission Accreditation on Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a clinically equivalent program ( i.e. hospital-based program)
Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements:

Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 40% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Lifting or Carrying  75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling  75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 40% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 60% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing
- Far = 60% Seeing
- Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards
- Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards
- Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40% Dust = 40% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40% Hazardous Chemicals = 40% Hazardous Medication = 20% Latex = 40% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 40% Extreme Heat/Cold = 20% Fire Risk = 20% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 20% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 40% Moving Mechanical Parts = 40% Needles/Sharp Objects = 40% Potential Electric Shock = 40% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 40% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift: Days

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