ELECTRONEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIST

2 weeks ago

CO United States Denver Health Full time
We are recruiting for a Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist - PRN to join our team

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Department
Neurodiagnostic Lab

Job Summary

An END Technologist I conducts EEG examinations under the general supervision of a senior staff. The END I is responsible for the preparation of the patient, conducting EEG examinations, and collecting information pertinent for the interpretation of the tests. The Technologist is responsible for performing standard as well as motivated to pursue the skills necessary to complete more complicated and complex EEG recordings. Is able to monitor additional electrophysiological phenomena by means of appropriate techniques and instrumentation, may assist in the training and teaching of END students or other junior END I Technicians.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform standard EEG recording including:
    • Summarize the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, the patient, or other knowledgeable persons.
    • Explain the recording procedure to the patient, family members present and hospital staff.
    • Adapt methods of instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations and EEG findings.
    • Provide appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures/events and other patient emergency situations 5. Ensure electrical safety of patients at all times.
    (50%)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the standard department workflow in EPIC as well as the skills necessary to complete modification of orders, rescheduling and all functions in EPIC. (15%)
  • Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining daily inter-personal relationships and communication with clinical team regarding relevant patient information, patient care and scheduling. (10%)
  • Keep equipment in clean operating condition. (10%)
  • Perform maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and report need for major repairs. (5%)
  • Complete daily work flow tasks in EPIC, W-Ren folder, Neuro-productivity (5%)
  • Assist END Supervisor in program development and laboratory organization. (5%)

Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:
  • Demonstrates competency with the 10/20 system of electrode placement

Licenses:
  • BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to perform and have understanding of various different Neurodiagnostic procedures. Independent judgment and initiative.
  • Review of fundamental EEG textbooks through specific reading assignments. A background in high school physics is desired but not mandatory.
  • Develop rapport with patients from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds as well as have comfort in physical patient contact.
  • Interact appropriately and efficiently with nurses, physicians and patient transporters. Proficiency in English is mandatory, Spanish is desired but not mandatory
  • Referral processing, troubleshooting of EEG equipment and identification of EEG abnormalities are not required at the beginning END technician I position, but will be acquired with experience
  • Develop skillset required to identify and manage patients in medical distress
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft programs; word, outlook with an emphasis on excel
  • Comfortable with PC and Microsoft Windows Office applications is required
  • Proficient in typing is required

Shift
Varies (United States of America)

Work Type
PRN/Intermittent

Salary
$26.20 - $38.08 / hr

Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Outstanding benefits
  • Education opportunities
  • Shared leadership and advancement opportunity
  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • Immediate retirement plan matching
  • Professional clinical advancement program
  • Participation in evidence-based projects
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values
  • Excellence- We are better every day
  • Compassion- We care for everyone
  • Relentlessness- We fight for everyone
  • Stewardship- We use resources responsibly
  • Learning- We educate the next generation

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For read more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

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