EEG Technician

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The EEG Technician is responsible for neurodiagnostic procedures under the supervision of physicians and clinical supervisor within the Neurology specialty.

Role Responsibilities:

• Uses customer service principles and techniques to interact with patients calmly and pleasantly.
• Obtains, verifies, and records patient health history.
• Gathers pertinent health data by reviewing previous patient records, including EEG results related to neurologic diagnoses.
• Faxes outstanding orders and documents.
• Produces results for provider interpretation and attaches results to orders in the EMR.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered.
• Conducts pre-test discussions with patients to create a calm environment and support the best possible test results.
• Performs diagnostic EEG procedures.
• Adheres to infection control, safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
• Assists with setup for EMG testing.
• Orders supplies and maintains the EEG machine and testing room.
• Promotes wellness by communicating physician advice and instructions.
• Communicates with clinical and clerical team members to support a successful patient-centered practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma from an accredited EEG program
• Valid EEG registry certification
• CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of employment
• Current health records with appropriate immunizations for healthcare work, including hepatitis B and tuberculosis screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• EEG experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of neurology medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
• Familiarity with healthcare systems, regulations, policies, and functions
• Understanding of documentation standards
• Knowledge of EEG equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment
• Understanding of EEG procedures, including preparation and screening
• Knowledge of infectious disease management, infection control, and safety standards
• Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders
• Skill in initiating appropriate basic first aid
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously

Additional Information:

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Pay Range:

$53,100 - $72,500 per year

Description of Benefits:

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us:

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient's well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.

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