What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurophys - EEG Technician position at Children's Medical Center?
Job Title & Specialty Area: EEG Tech
Department: Neurophys
Location: Hosp-Dal-B
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:00p OR 3x12 7:00a-7:00p
Job Type: On-Site
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee, performs neurodiagnostic EEG procedures.
- Performs EEG recording according to the standards of the laboratory
- Measures and accurately apply electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 System; ensure that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
- Writes a patient history by gathering appropriate information from patient, patient's record and family members to include seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurological symptoms, and medications
- Explains the test procedure to patient and family members present.
- Establishes rapport with patient and family and maintains safe testing environment.
- Implements alternative methods or adjusts parameters to obtain optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes, montages, monitoring techniques, and use of activation procedures.
- Recognizes artifact (patient or environmental); documents, eliminates and/or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems, repair them if possible. Report via ticket for repair to IT&S or HTM as appropriate, and report to supervisor promptly.
- Maintains clean and safe work environment, reporting environmental concerns or issues in timely manner as appropriate.
- Participates in staff meetings.
- Maintains and advances own education in neurodiagnostic by continuing to seek ongoing education and credentials.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
- At least 1 year Typically require at least 1 year of experience or completion of CAHAAP Accredited EEG program or ABRET recognized EEG certificate program Pref
- Experience working in Neurodiagnostics in a hospital setting Pref
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school Req
- Graduate of an Electro neurodiagnostic technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education or ABRET recognized END Program. College education (AS or BS) in a science area will be considered Pref
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Req
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Caregiver Leave
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
