Electroencephalogram Electrocardiogram Technician Certified - Respiratory CardioPulmonary

EEG Technologist

This position is responsible for performing standard and complex electroencephalographs, EEG long term video, 12 and 15 lead EKG's, holter monitor hookup, cardiac event monitor hookup, and cardiac exercise treadmill testing in the pediatric setting ranging from newborn to young adults. Must be skilled in working with pediatric patients with a wide variety of complex medical and psychosocial conditions. Must have patience and compassion to work with patients who may be ill or frightened. Must be technology-minded, detail-oriented and able to follow precise directions.

Responsibilities:

• Performs electrocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient pediatric populations ranging from newborn to early adult.
• Performs routine EEG's, complex long term video EEG monitoring and scanning.
• Performs 12 and 15 lead EKG's for inpatient and outpatient pediatric populations ranging from newborn to early adult.
• Performs Holter monitor hook-ups and downloads holter recording information for scanning.
• Performs Cardiac Event monitor hook-ups and downloads holter information for scanning.
• Performs cardiac exercise treadmill testing, routine, pharmacological and tilt table stress.
• Assists with scheduling and maintaining of the schedule for all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department that require an appointment.
• Maintains all diagnostic equipment by assuring that they are properly functioning and cleaned after every patient. Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and files reports. Checks weekly for needed supplies.
• Demonstrates competency to do assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served in the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Performs other related tasks as required.
• Demonstrates adherence to Core Values of Christus Santa Rosa Health Care.
• May be asked to work overtime with little or no notice depending on workload.
• On-call/stand-by duties for afterhours, weekends and holiday's are required and Associates must be able to be here in a 30 minute response time.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant Program or one year of career oriented college credits (24 credit hours) is preferred

Experience

• 2-3 years experience in performing pediatric and adult EKG or EEG in a non-invasive Cardiology / Neuro-diagnostic clinical setting is required.
• 1 year experience in pediatric and adult Stress testing, holter monitor hook-up and holter scanning is preferred.

License, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS is required.
• Must have certification in EKG and EEG within within 1 years of hire.

Work Schedule: 7AM - 5PM

Work Type: Part Time