Per Diem / PRN EEG Technologist - $28-38 per hour

SpecialtyCare is seeking a per diem / prn EEG Technologist for a per diem / prn job in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: EEG Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 40.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Per Diem

SpecialtyCare
continues to grow and we’d like you to grow with us. We are seeking an
EEG Technologist
(Per Diem) to join our Treasure Coast EEG Team covering our team accounts in the greater
Fort Lauderdale, FL
area.
Position Summary:
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist is responsible for conducting electro neurodiagnostic procedures on the patient. This includes assessments, testing, the collection and technical interpretation of data, the completion of reports and billing forms.
Nature and Scope:
Under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Manager and NeuroCare Director perform electro neurodiagnostic studies and tasks at an advanced level due to extensive job knowledge and skills normally acquired through experience and continuing education. Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostic: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Long-Term Monitoring (CLTM) and Transcranial Doppler (TCD).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides training and education support to other NeuroCare technologists and/or surgical neurophysiologists as needed. Gathers and documents accurate medical information and documentation. Communicates with other healthcare professionals and delivers high quality patient care.
Patient Setup:
Explain test procedures so they are understood by the patient and any family members who are present using age appropriate guidelines.
Accurately takes and documents a pertinent history from the patient or chart. Perform one of the following END study: EEG, Evoked Potentials or TCD.
Sets-up patient for appropriate study to include: patient, paperwork, room and equipment.
Measure and accurately apply recording electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System
END Equipment:
Calibrate, evaluate and adjust equipment, optimizing recording and stimulation parameters, to acquire salient data and information.
Implement appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting sensitivity, to assure accurate recording of information.
Keep equipment clean and in proper working order, reporting malfunctions to supervisor and/or manufacturer.
Performs needed daily maintenance on equipment as required.
END Recording:
Runs studies with appropriate documentation on study, observation of the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs.
Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations to include regular participation in the on-call schedule, working independently on 2nd, 3rd and weekend shifts in the Laboratory or ICU.
Documentation:
Accurately prepare in a timely manner, all records, files and work/technical sheet, including a technical description of the modality recorded, with emphasis on the clinical observations in order to assist the neurologists and/or designated MD with the final interpretation.
Additional Duties:
Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures for the patient, room and equipment after each study.
Uses down time for training, cleaning equipment and reading educational materials.
Assist new Neurodiagnostic Technologists following completion of training.
Attend scientific courses and seminars for continuing education as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator, Manager or Corporate staff.
Lives the SpecialtyCare Values- Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduate CAAHEP accredited END training program or
On the Job Training with minimum of One (1) to two (2) years of experience preferred.
Experience:
Three (3) years or more of related experience
Prior EEG reading experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience, acceptable
Knowledge and Skills:
High level of communication and documentation required for patient care.
Understands computer operations and networking, when applicable, sufficient to do basic troubleshooting/report to information technology support services.
Ability to work quickly and proficiently under stressful conditions.
Knowledgeable of the rationale and indications for ordering EEG studies in a hospital ICU setting.
Competence in deciphering artifacts from cortical activity.
Works well in a team environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to clearly speak, write and understand English.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in routine and/or emergency situations.
SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

SpecialtyCare Job ID #6906. Posted job title: Per Diem EEG Technologist

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