EEG Technician II | EEG Lab - Rapid City Hospital | Full Time - 40 Hours

Monument Health
flexible benefit account, paid time off
United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
677 Cathedral Drive (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
Current Employees: If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career"icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH ELab Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $23.25 - $29.06 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary EEG Technologist Level II performs all routine and special electrodiagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider. Procedures may occur in the diagnostic laboratory, patient bedside, or in the operating room. The Technologist is responsible to provide direct training and assistance to others as needed. Is familiar and experienced with all equipment and procedures in the department. An EEG Technologist Level II serves neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with regards to age specific/cultural diversified needs. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends) Flexible scheduling Job Description* Essential Functions: Within scope of certification/ license, performs all electrodiagnostic service protocols, procedures, and assessments that have been ordered by a provider. Performs all facets of electroencephalographic (EEG) testing in diagnostic lab, or patient bedside/ exam room in all patient areas (ED, ICU, PEDs/NICU) in accordance with department policy and procedures. Performs all neurodiagnostic procedures for diagnostic purposes and maintains records of reports. Performs EEG Call within the EEG call rotation which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs daily calibration and periodic maintenance of all diagnostic testing equipment, records results on maintenance records per departmental policy and reference manuals. Reports equipment problems to the department leadership. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies necessary to the function of the diagnostic laboratory. Reviews patient records, physician orders, protocols, and data to demonstrate ability for interpretation of subjective and objective information for patient assessment and order validation. Seeks guidance from Director/Supervisor and Medical Director for unresolved issues. Properly completes charges for billing. Makes accurate records in department logbook and processes all other department and hospital paperwork. Assists other members of the staff maintain skills in performing diagnostic testing. Participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students. Provides formal and informal teaching/learning opportunities to assist personnel to achieve and maintain competence necessary for safe and effective practice. Consistently assess, identify, demonstrate the ability to communicate and address special needs of patients that are appropriate to the patient specific age group (neonates Birth - 1 month), (pediatrics 1 month - 12 years), (adolescent 1 years), (adults 1 years), (Geriatric 65+ years) when directly or indirectly providing treatment, testing or patient care and assess their level of understanding. Participates in the evaluation of customer satisfaction as well as adherence to the Guest Relation Standards. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Experience - 1+ years of EKG/EEG/ECG Experience Certification - within 3-months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Certification - Electroencephalography (EEG) Technician Registered - American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists(ABRET) Physical Requirements: Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Job Category Diagnostics Job Family Studies Shift Employee Type Regular 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. MonumentHealthis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.