What are the responsibilities and job description for the EEG Technician position at Tower Health?
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, Tower Direct ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8A-430P
The EEG Technician performs medical testing procedures including routine electroencephalograms, ambulatory EEGs, and long-term epilepsy monitoring. The technologist is responsible for recording valid and interpretable data arising from the brain.
- Performs routine EEG testing, evoked potentials, video and monitoring studies in assigned areas.
- Transfers EEG files and events, prepares printouts, and transcribes digital EEG to hard copy and logs.
- Scans ambulatory time samples, events, and seizure files.
- Prepares test results and data records for physicians Interpretation.
- Performs procedures for disinfection and sterilization and monitors the effect of these procedures.
- Maintains and periodically inspects technical accuracy of recording equipment.
- Establishes rapport with patient and patient's family.
- Collaborates with other hospital personnel.
- Documents concise, pertinent, and legible information on the patient's medical record.
- Implements alternative methods to obtain optimal recording, and recognizes artifacts and documents, eliminates and/or monitors them.
- Applies electrodes and hooks up patient to equipment according to lab standards.
- Participates in the clinical teaching of respiratory care students from affiliated programs.
- All other duties as assigned.
Comprehensive benefits:
- Earned Time Off
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings with Employer Match
- Tower Tuition Discount Program - Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Member who attend credit courses at Drexel University
- and so much more!
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Education Requirements:
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
- Relevant patient care experience
Certification and License Requirements:
- BLS Certification
- Successful completion of ASET 202 course within 1 year of hire
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