Electroencephalography Technologist - full time, days

Description

LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA

SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week), 4-10s from 7am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday, every 7^th week/weekend on-call and every 7^th holiday on-call.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under a registered technician direct or indirect supervision, based upon proficiency, the Neuro-diagnostic technologist or trainee performs adult and neonatal studies EEG studies within the scope of their practice. The technologist is responsible for explaining the test procedure to the patient, performing the study according to the facility standards including recognizing and eliminating artifact, calibrating equipment, selecting appropriate settings and obtaining quality data. Reports on significant findings to the providers as needed. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years) and geriatric (65 years and above).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, general EEG instrument pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence EEG.
• Function as a resource person to patients and family members, physicians and their staff, hospital staff and EEG technician coworkers.
• Verify patient, physician orders. Prepare patient for procedures as appropriate to requirements; conduct chart/clinical staff review, determine essential medical and social history, conduct intake interview and document information necessary for accurate interpretation of electro-diagnostic studies
• Perform high quality EEG recordings in accordance with department standards including routine, ambulatory and long-term monitoring for all age groups.
• Recognize clinically significant events and critical findings and follow department procedures to notify appropriate physicians.
• Monitors schedule, verifies appointments, enters orders and patient charges via clinical information system.
• Identify and respond to emergencies to ensure safety of patients served.
• Assist in maintaining and trouble- shooting issues with lab equipment.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining department procedures and protocols, including adherence to regulatory standards.
• Participate in education, teaching conferences and meetings.
• Review, analyze, and compile monthly reports on the quality assurance activities associated with EEG services.
• Communicate all appropriate information to physician groups per procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – must meet one of the following categories:

1. High school diploma or GED, and 

Must be enrolled in an accredited program in Electroencephalography (EEG) within six (6) months of hire

• EEG Registry is required within 2 years if not already registered

OR

2. Bachelor’s or associate degree in a related field with eligibility to obtain credentialing as a Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T) within twenty-four (24) months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ·Two years of previous hospital experience in EEG or healthcare field

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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