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At Houston Methodist the EEG Technicianposition is an entrylevel to midlevel job that performs routineambulatory and longterm monitoring (LTM) electroencephalograms(EEG) and / or visual brainstem and somatosensory evoked potential(EP) procedures according to hospital and departmental policy andprocedures.
Until competent to perform the job duties of an EEGTechnician this position works under the direct technicalsupervision of a higherlevel EEG Technologist physician or otherappropriate clinician.
Once competence has been demonstrated thisposition performs EEG Technician job responsibilities independentlywith technical aspects of procedures performed falling underindirect technical supervision of appropriate higherlevel.
PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focusedwork unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimaldepartment results.
Collaborates with other health careprofessionals as needed for problem resolution and / or achievementof identified patient specificgoals.
SERVICE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects onactivity monitored.
Stockssupplies and prepares patient rooms and equipment for upcomingprocedures performs any other related duties that are consistentwith patient and technical care for thislevel.
QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensurescorrect electrode application in adherence with the International1020 System; recognizes correct EEG and / or EP performance andclinically significant events and follows policy and procedures andgovernmental regulations regarding critical test results;
maintainsthe patients safety through communication to other patient caresupport staff during these procedures asneeded.
Maintains correctelectrode connections; identifies and performs basic andintermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identificationand elimination;
follows concepts of digital equipment andelectrical safety with regards to the equipment; recognizes whenalternate montages protocols and / or equipment settings might benecessary and their effects on the test data and takes appropriateactions notifying others asneeded.
Reports any malfunctions to management andregularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls forservice ifneeded.
Contributes toidentification of corrective actions and improvement activities andto meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality andsafety.
FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates indepartmental projects and activities. Seeks opportunities to expandlearning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continualdevelopment as an EEGTechnologist.
This job descriptionis not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.
HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.
EDUCATION
WORKEXPERIENCE
Six monthsexperience in the performance of END procedures in a patient careenvironment or successful completion of all clinicals required byand through an approved Electroneurodiagnostic ENDprogram
LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGESKILLS ANDABILITIES
SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS
WORKATTIRE
ONCALL*
TRAVEL
Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment
CompanyProfile :
Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.
As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.
Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.
Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.
HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.
Equal EmploymentOpportunity
Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.
VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.
Last updated : 2024-05-07
Full Time
$50k-63k (estimate)
05/08/2024
06/21/2024
houstonmethodist.org
HOUSTON, TX
1,000 - 3,000
1919
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
MARC L BOOM
$5B - $10B
Houston Methodist is a nonprofit health care organization that provides patient care services.