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At Houston Methodist, the EEG Technician position is an entry-level to mid-level job that performs routine, ambulatory and long-term monitoring (LTM) electroencephalograms (EEG), and / or visual, brainstem, and somatosensory evoked potential (EP) procedures according to hospital and departmental policy and procedures.
Until competent to perform the job duties of an EEG Technician, this position works under the direct technical supervision of a higher-level EEG Technologist, physician, or other appropriate clinician.
Once competence has been demonstrated, this position performs EEG Technician job responsibilities independently with technical aspects of procedures performed falling under indirect technical supervision of appropriate higher level.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and / or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored.
Stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms and equipment for upcoming procedures, performs any other related duties that are consistent with patient and technical care for this level.
QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures correct electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 System; recognizes correct EEG and / or EP performance and clinically significant events and follows policy and procedures and governmental regulations regarding critical test results;
maintains the patient's safety through communication to other patient care support staff during these procedures as needed.
Maintains correct electrode connections; identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination;
follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety with regards to the equipment; recognizes when alternate montages, protocols, and / or equipment settings might be necessary, and their effects on the test data, and takes appropriate actions, notifying others as needed.
Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in departmental projects and activities. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as an EEG Technologist.
Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Six months experience in the performance of END procedures in a patient care environment or successful completion of all clinicals required by and through an approved Electroneurodiagnostic END program
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
Company Profile :
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America’s Best Hospitals.
As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program.
Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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Last updated : 2024-04-23
Full Time
$51k-65k (estimate)
04/24/2024
05/03/2024
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.