EEG Technologist

Salary Range $31.42 - $50.23 Overview Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts Paid Time Off Generous Retirement Plans Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Gym Membership Discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Shift Differential Summary To perform standard and complex electroencephalographic recordings; to monitor additional physiological phenomena by means of appropriate techniques; to perform visual evoked response and nerve conduction studies; to assist with coverage in the Neurology dept as needed. Work is performed in inpatient and outpatient settings. Position Reports To: Practice Manager III Essential Functions Greets patients and escorts them to exam room. Applies suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient’s head and checks their performance. Calibrates and adjusts the EEG apparatus as needed. Abstracts relevant information from the patient’s clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning the patient. Selects predetermined electrode combinations as well as special combinations necessary for the case under study; obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts, and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them; describes all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test; uses activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep; obtains the patient’s cooperation for the best performance of these tests; when indicated by the circumstances of the recording, monitors on the same apparatus other variables such as electromyograms, eletrocardiograms, electrooculograms, respirations, etc. Keeps equipment in a clean operating condition; detects instrument malfunctions and makes minor maintenance adjustments; reports the need for major repairs. Initiates patient diagnostic encounter in EPIC; forwards to interpreting physician for billing and closure. Performs visual evoked response and nerve conduction studies as required. Assists with coverage in Neurology Dept as required. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times. Qualifications Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an AMA accredited training program for EEG and/or evoked potential techs or another EEG Pathway approved by ABRET. Basic computer skills. Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET) Registration. Desired: Medical terminology. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands ForThis Position Walking - C Sitting/Standing - C Reaching: Shoulder Height - F Reaching: Above shoulder height - F Reaching: Below shoulder height - F Climbing - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O Crawling/Kneeling - O Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F Twisting/Turning - F Repetitive/Steady/Gripping/Grasping Movements – F Working Conditions Working Conditions Work is performed at a work station and in patient exam rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working closely with others. Hours may be irregular at times; overtime may be required. Requires working under stressful conditions. General supervision is provided by the Practice Manager with additional instructions, guidance, and directions provided by the providers with whom the EEG Tech is working. Job Classification FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position Unprotected Heights - No Heat - Yes Cold - Yes Mechanical Hazards - Yes Hazardous Substances - Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes Lighting - No Noise - No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes Infectious Diseases - Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr