EEG Technician - FT - Days - MRH

Location : Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care.

An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary :

Performs electroencephalograph (EEG) testing.

Responsibilities :

Identifies and corrects artifacts. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.

Attaches and connects electrodes on the head from EEG machine. Performs prescribed testing.

Performs long-term video EEG monitoring on patients, demonstrating proficiency in the International 10-20 system. Performs job functions following the Guidelines for EEG and Long Term Neuro-Diagnostic Monitoring in Epilepsy as set by the American Society of Electro-Neuro-Diagnostic Technologists.

Reviews patient's history and educates patient about procedure. Monitors and documents patient's condition and responds to and reports any seizure symptoms.

Performs data retrieval and reduction operations and video EEG recordings prepared in a form suitable for interpretation by the physician.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY / SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements :

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience : No prior work experience required.

Other Information : JDCH Department Specific : ABRET Registry EligibleAdditional Education Info : Graduate of or enrolled in an Electro-neuro-diagnostic technology program accredited by Commission Accreditation on Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a clinically equivalent program ( i.e. hospital-based program)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping 60%
• Climbing 0%
• Keyboard Entry 60%
• Kneeling 40%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 40%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient 40%

• Reaching 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 60%
• Running 40%
• Sitting 60%
• Squatting 60%
• Standing 60%
• Walking 60%
• Audible Speech 60%
• Hearing Acuity 60%
• Smelling Acuity 0%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 60%
• Distinguish Color 60%
• Seeing - Far 60%
• Seeing - Near 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
• Blood and / or Bodily Fluids 60%
• Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens 60%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 40%
• Dust 40%
• Gas / Vapors / Fumes 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals 40%
• Hazardous Medication 20%
• Latex 40%
• Computer Monitor 60%
• Domestic Animals 40%
• Extreme Heat / Cold 20%
• Fire Risk 20%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 20%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 40%
• Needles / Sharp Objects 40%
• Potential Electric Shock 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault 20%
• Radiation 40%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 40%

Shift : Days

Days

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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