EEG Technician PT

JOB TITLE: EEG Technician

DEPARTMENT: Rheumatology/Neurology Clinic

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Part time, 16 hours weekly.

General Summary

The EEG Tech functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff, family members and hospital staff. Prepare patients and performs Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEG’s, and other tests within their scope of practice.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff, family members and hospital staff
• Prepares patient and performs Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEG’s, BAER’s, VEP and other tests within your scope of practice
• Edit and prepare test for reading by a Physician
• Reports findings or concerns to reading physician for prompt interpretation
• Employee will demonstrate customer service in all interaction, that is compassionate, courteous, friendly, non-judgmental and demonstrate a respect for privacy
• Cleans and maintains equipment (EEG machine and accessories)
• Uses Hospital EMR for documentation
• Use specific protocol for patient wires including taking them off and proper cleaning and storage
• Some office responsibilities such as scheduling, filing, computer and telephone skills
• Performs other duties as directed by physician or office manager.
• Will work 8 hour shifts unless other arrangements are made with the Director
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting for long periods; also stooping, bending, and stretch for files and supplies. Occasionally lifts files or paper weighing up to 20 to 30 pounds.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, type at 40 wpm minimal, operate a calculator, telephone, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.
• It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods and to work in an environment which can be very stressful.
• Auditory acuity to hear others for purposed of fluent communication.
• Physical strength to perform the following lifting demands:
• Floor to Knuckle- 20lbs
• 12” to Knuckle- 30lbs
  
  

Knuckle to Shoulder- 20lbs

• Shoulder to Overhead- 10lbs
• Carry 14ft- 30lbs
• Push 25ft- 10ft/lbs
• Pull 10ft- 10ft/lbs
  
  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Office Manager and Director