What are the responsibilities and job description for the END Tech II position at UVA Community Health?
Job Description
END Tech IIJob Code: NU1143ABOUT US
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.
As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPEClassification: Non Exempt Supervises Positions: No JOB SUMMARY
Performs all department procedures and assists with the supervision other technicians as well as assists management in technical accountability of service lines.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
High School Or GED Required. 2 Year/Associate's Degree Preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in neuro-diagnostics procedures or a minimum of 1 year of experience in Surgical Monitoring or 1 year experience in neuro and registration required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
Registry eligible or registered/certified in a neurodiagnostic field required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)' age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Maintain CPR. Able to identify basic cardiac rhythm and rate. Must be able to rotate call independently. Must be able to interpret basic encephalographic brain patterns; normal and abnormal. Must be able to rotate weekend shifts and or call independently. Must be able to assist Neurologists in the basic interpretation of encephalographic brain patterns; normal and abnormal.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
Able to identify basic cardiac rhythm and rate. Assist and identify the basic interpretation of encephalographic brain patterns; normal and abnormal.
Competencies:
PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
Other
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
END Tech IIJob Code: NU1143ABOUT US
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.
As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPEClassification: Non Exempt Supervises Positions: No JOB SUMMARY
Performs all department procedures and assists with the supervision other technicians as well as assists management in technical accountability of service lines.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
High School Or GED Required. 2 Year/Associate's Degree Preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in neuro-diagnostics procedures or a minimum of 1 year of experience in Surgical Monitoring or 1 year experience in neuro and registration required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
Registry eligible or registered/certified in a neurodiagnostic field required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)' age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Maintain CPR. Able to identify basic cardiac rhythm and rate. Must be able to rotate call independently. Must be able to interpret basic encephalographic brain patterns; normal and abnormal. Must be able to rotate weekend shifts and or call independently. Must be able to assist Neurologists in the basic interpretation of encephalographic brain patterns; normal and abnormal.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
Able to identify basic cardiac rhythm and rate. Assist and identify the basic interpretation of encephalographic brain patterns; normal and abnormal.
Competencies:
- Patient Care: Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
- Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
- Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Quality: Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes.
- Monitors quality of core processes in department.
- Applies the principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of all patients.
- Communication: Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
- Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
- Participates in regular staff meetings.
- Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from staff and customers.
- Medical Knowledge: Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of practice physicians.
- Obtains complete history and physical data on patients.
- Reviews patient records.
- Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
- Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.
- Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
Other
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: No
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
Salary : $28 - $46