EEG Technician

Community Health Systems Inc

Knoxville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Billing, Calendar Management, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electroencephalography (EEG), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Neurology, On Call, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Record Keeping, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Student Loans, Training Program
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
16 days ago

EEG Technician

Schedule: Monday - Friday, start 7a-8a and end 4:30 -5:30 (flexible)

ABRET Certification Required

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
  • Educational Assistance
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The EEG Technician performs electroencephalograms (EEGs) and evoked potential (EVP) tests using specialized equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. This role involves patient assessment, observation, and care documentation, ensuring procedures are conducted safely and accurately. The EEG Technician operates independently, maintaining a clean and organized work environment and adhering to safety standards.

Essential Functions

  • Performs EEGs and EVPs as ordered by physicians, following established departmental policies and procedures.
  • Communicates with patients and families to explain procedures, ensuring comfort and promoting a positive patient experience.
  • Observes and documents patient condition changes that may affect test outcomes and communicates these changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Schedules patient appointments and manages follow-up communications and mailings for procedures.
  • Accurately inputs and verifies charges in the computer system to ensure correct billing and financial documentation.
  • Maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work area, ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition for patient care.
  • Responds promptly to on-call cases and adjusts the self-scheduling and call schedule to support departmental needs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Technical School completion of a formal EEG Technician training program preferred
  • 0-2 years of experience in performing EEGs or related clinical experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of EEG and EVP procedures and equipment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
  • Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions in a clinical environment.
  • Basic computer skills for entering charges, managing schedules, and documenting patient information.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and a clean work area.

Licenses and Certifications

  • BCLS - Basic Life Support required

INDRESPTHER

About the Company

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Community Health Systems Inc

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/