EEG Technician PRN, Acute

EEG Technician

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Acute

PRN | 8:30a-5p | 1 Weekend on call per month

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

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The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of neurological cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and special procedures or duties as assigned. May be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities. Carries out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director for Cardiopulmonary. Performs a variety of cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures as assigned.

• Reviews existing clinical data, collects additional data and recommends obtaining additional pertinent data.
• Evaluates all data to determine appropriateness and medical necessity of the test ordered.
• Selects, assembles and checks the equipment necessary to perform the diagnostic test
• Initiates, conducts and modifies the prescribed diagnostic procedure
• Maintains patient records and communicates relevant information to members of the health care team
• Continue with self-development and assists Director with orientation and continuing education of trainees, medical staff, and other hospital employees.
• Promotes age-appropriate care to all patients

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Graduate of an approved Electroneurodiagnostic Program or AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a minimum of two years of clinical experience performing EEG testing, preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist by the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology preferred or one year experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Two years' experience in EEG testing.
• Possess an advanced knowledge of neurology and cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to neurological and cardiopulmonary diagnostics and be able to demonstrate these to others.
• Preference given to certified or registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc, and licensed by the state of WV or Registered Electroencephalography Technologist by the American Society for Electroencephalography Society.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement:

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.