EEG Tech Sr, Electroencephalogram Technician Senior - FT 3 12 hr days

EEG Tech Sr, Electroencephalogram Technician Senior - FT 3 12 hr days at Christus Health summary:

The EEG Tech Sr performs EEGs, nerve conduction studies, EMGs, and related diagnostic exams with minimal supervision, assisting physicians with preliminary reports and billing. The role involves operating and maintaining diagnostic equipment, scheduling patients, and supporting various neurological and cardiac tests including EEG monitoring, Evoked Potentials, and cardiac exercise treadmill testing. A minimum of two years clinical EEG experience and BLS certification are required for this full-time position.

Summary:

With minimum supervision performs EEG's, Nerve Conduction Studies, EMG's, and related exams within the department. The EEG TECH II is also responsible for the physician billing for the department. Assist physicians with preliminary reports and during interpretation. Assist in other areas of the department, when available, in a friendly and helpful manner.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs Quantitative EEG, EEG, Evoked Potentials and Transcranial Doppler.
• Working knowledge to set up, monitor, download, and edit raw data for long-term video EEG monitoring.
• Performs EKGs utilizing the Marquette MAC VU, 12, 8, and PC machines.
• Performs electrocardiograms for in-patient and outpatient populations including all ages.
• Performs routine EEGs and long-term video EEG monitoring for evaluation of possible abnormal brain activity and for epilepsy and medicine modification.
• Performs Transcranial Doppler studies for evaluation of cerebral blood flow.
• Performs accurate Evoked Potential recording (Visual Evoked Responses, and Modified Baer).
• Performs Holter monitor hookup and the scanning of Holter monitor tapes.
• Performs 12 or 24-hour pneumogram hook-up with or without pulse oximetry for in-patient pediatrics and neonates.
• Performs cardiac exercise treadmill testing, routine, and pharmacological and Tilt table stress.
• Schedules all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department that require an appointment.
• Maintains all diagnostic equipment by assuring that they are properly functioning and cleaned after every patient.
• Notifies physician daily for exam interpretation and files reports.
• Checks weekly for needed supplies.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Completion of the Medical Assistant Program or one year of career-oriented college credits (24 credit hours) is preferred

Experience

• 2 years of experience in performing EEG in a clinical setting is required
• 1 year of experience with EKG/Stress testing preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required

Work Schedule:

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

EEG technician, electroencephalogram, nerve conduction studies, EMG, EKG testing, cardiac exercise treadmill, BLS certified, neurological diagnostics, patient scheduling, medical billing