EEG Technician

Requisition #:675681 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:EKG/EEG Technologist Schedule:Rotating Shift Employment Type:Full Time EEG Technologist II for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Experience/Requirements Of The EEG Technologist II High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) program or an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university strongly preferred. Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic & Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET), or its equivalent. A minimum of two years of work experience as an EEG Technician or equivalent experience in a related field if an AMA approved program in EEG Technology was not completed. BLS certification Knowledge/Skills Of The EEG Technologist II Include Requires a comprehensive understanding of all procedures conducted in the Neurophysiology division, including such procedures as electrocorticography and operative implants. A proficient level of understanding would normally be acquired through one to two years at the Technologist I level. Knowledge of electrographic seizures or interictal seizure discharges, as well as the ability to identify brainwaves and artifacts as acquired through three to six months in-house training. Requires ability to operate computer and video equipment, and to set-up and maintain surface or implanted electrodes. Ability to perform testing independent of direct supervision and maintain a high degree of credibility through accurate analysis and interpretation of test results. Analytic ability is required for analyzing patient history to determine proper testing procedures, for calibrating equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, eliminating recording artifacts, calculating test results, and composing preliminary reports. Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information with patients, physicians, office staff, or records personnel. Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to acute medical situations, i.e., convulsive seizures. Why EEG Technologists love working at Johns Hopkins! They are part of an amazing global healthcare organization! Awesome benefits, including dependent tuition reimbursement! To review all these benefits visit Salary Range: Minimum 28.39/hour - Maximum 46.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr