Technician M/W

Job Description:

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The EEG Technician-Registered performs and monitors a full spectrum of Electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures. The position provides care to patients in the hospital and EEG clinic using neurodiagnostic technologies, and through coordination of care with other health care professionals.

Essential Functions
Performs routine and continuous EEG procedure hookups using best-practice electrode placement.
Ability to recognize epileptiform brain wave patterns and follow established policies and protocols to provide best-practice care.
Performs EEG monitoring, including documentation, of continuous video EEG procedures.
Ability to use medical equipment and computers to perform neurodiagnostic procedures.
Performs advanced EEG procedures including WADA, PET Scan, SPECT scan with EEG, and Surgical EEG, etc.
Assists in the training of technicians under the direction of the EEG Supervisor.
Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies and coordinates troubleshoot efforts when appropriate.
Performs technical documentation and charting of neurodiagnostic patient procedures.
Demonstrated communication skills with patients, providers, and other caregivers.

Skills
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Team oriented
Patient Safety and outcomes
Written and verbal communication
Flexibility and adaptability
Critical Thinking and troubleshooting
Following protocols
Computer literacy
Documentation
Mentoring
Leadership
Medical staff training
 
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Current Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) credential or equivalent
BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
Licensed in the State of practice if applicable
Availability to work varying shifts which may include nights, weekends, and on-call.
Familiarity with technology including EEG acquisition systems and Microsoft Office
 
Preferred Qualifications
~2+ year of clinical EEG experience or direct patient care experience
~ Proven ability to provide technical oversight to junior technicians

Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
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Location:
Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:
Billings

Work State:
Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  
$28.15 - $43.42

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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All positions subject to close without notice.

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