EEG Technician

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a EEG Technician for a job in Verona, Mississippi.

• Specialty: EEG Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

* Performs quality Electroencephalograms (EEG) on newborns, infants, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

* Performs quality Electromyograms (EMG) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

* Performs quality Auditory Evoked Response (AER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

* Performs quality Visual Evoked Response (VER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

* Performs quality Somatosensory Evoked Potential (AEP) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

* Prepares patients for Nerve Conduction studies and performs all followup calculations and documentation.

* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for patients requiring these modalities.

* Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment to assure appropriate understanding and compliance with testing procedures, patient safety, and ability of patient to effectively participate in the testing.

* Continuously monitors patient activity and maintains quality recordings through recognition and correction of artifactual data, while remaining vigilant of patient safety and comfort.

* Maintains records to provide complete clinical information and to assure accurate patient charging.

* Assures that equipment and supplies are available to assure quality patient care.  Maintains inventories, makes copies

* Properly cleans reusable equipment, and maintains liquid sterilant according to manufacturer instructions.

* Performs maintenance and calibration on all testing equipment as prescribed by manufacturer.

* Serves as a resource person for other departments.

* Acts as point of contact for issues pertaining to neurodiagnostic testing.

* Collects and analyzes Performance Improvement data, including appointment delay times.

* Shares "On Call" duties with other Neurodiagnostics staff.

**Requirements:**

* The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and technology associated with the various studies performed. 

* A minimum of two years experience is preferred. 

* CPR required. 

* Voluntary credentials desirable. 

* Computer skills adequate to interact with the various testing systems required. 

* The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include: neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000A95. Posted job title: Neurophysiology & Emg Tech, Ft, Days, Neurology Consultants

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.