EEG Tech Trainee

4 weeks ago


Edmond, United States INTEGRIS Health Full time

Job DescriptionINTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for an EEG Tech in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work days with our Neuro-Diagnostic Service team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The EEG Technician Trainee is instructed to perform EEGs on patients, using EEG standards as outlined by the American Medical EEG Association, while under the direct supervision of the Chief Technologist and staff. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.ResponsibilitiesThe EEG Technician Trainee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Performs EEGs including portable recordings and is introduced to telephonic and remote EEGs * Assists with electro cerebral silence recordings (ECS) for the determination of brain death and ICU monitoring * Obtains all pertinent and relevant patient history for electroencephalographers * Observes and assists while the electroencephalographers are reading tracings * Answers phone inquires, schedules appointments, maintains files and charging for test procedures * Maintains equipment and is responsible for self study in preparation to become an EEG technologist I Reports to the Department Director or Vice President. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. The occurrence to be in contact with bodily fluids from patients. Required to wear universal protective clothing when in contact with highly contagious and infectious patients. The occurrence to jam fingers and hands while maneuvering machines is highly feasible. Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and transferring patients. When applying electrodes, using collodion, caution should be used, since this substance is highly flammable and produces noxious fumes. To clean the scalp electrode, they are soaked in sodium hypochlorite, which has noxious fumes and tends to stain personal clothing. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.Qualifications* Emphasis in physical or biological sciences preferred * Medical experience preferred * Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)