EEG Technician

EEG Technician

The EEG Technician is responsible for performing Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures under the supervision of a Registered EEG Technician and/or at the direction of an epilepsy care provider. This position provides care to patients in the hospital and EEG clinics using neuro-diagnostic technologies and through coordination of care with other health care professionals.

Job Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Part Time- 32 hrs week, Mon - Thurs 6:00pm to 2:00am. On call from 2:00am until 6:30am. Rotate weekend call
• Department/Unit: EEG Department, Utah Valley Hospital and American Fork Hospital

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and continuous EEG procedure hookups using best-practice electrode placement.
• Ability to use medical equipment and computers to perform neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Performs technical documentation and charting of neurodiagnostic patient procedures.
• Demonstrated communication skills with patients, providers, and other caregivers.
• Under the direction of Registered EEG Technologists and Continuous Long-Term Monitoring Technologists, performs Video/EEG monitoring with accompanying documentation.

Skills

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Documentation
• Team Oriented
• Patient Safety and Outcomes
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting
• Follow Protocols
• Computer Literacy
• Billing
• Leadership

Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
• Availability to work varying shifts which may include nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Familiarity with technology including the Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical or direct patient care experience
• Previous neuro-diagnostic experience
• Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, or ASET EEG Core curriculum program

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location: Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital, Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City: Provo

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$26.74 - $41.28

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.