EEG Set-Up Technician 50% Traveler - Raleigh, NC
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EEG Set-Up Technician 50% Traveler - Raleigh, NC
Occupations
Neurodiagnostic TechnologistsHealth Technologists and Technicians, All OtherElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansIndustries
All Other Outpatient Care CentersAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesOffices of PhysiciansAbout the role
EEG Set-Up Technician 50% Traveler - Raleigh, NCHot JobCorporate Headquarters - Irving, TX 75039
Overview: Education Level High School Category Health Care
Description
Job Overview:
1005 Traveler The EEG Set Up Technician (EEGT) performs in-home diagnostic testing on patients, which generates reports for physician interpretations. Responsible for the proper, accurate placement of electrodes on the patient, taking proper precautions against skin breakdown. Educate patient on process, putting the patient at ease. Also responsible for the proper setup of all EEG equipment and cameras to ensure safety to the patient and others in the home while ensuring accuracy of readings. Also responsible for accurate setup of EKG testing, if ordered by physician. Also responsible for the proper, safe disconnect of all equipment at the conclusion of the study. Properly clean, disinfect and store Company equipment.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Perform EEG testing on patients in their home. Ensure proper, accurate placement of electrodes while taking proper precautions to minimize skin breakdown
- Ensure all ordered procedures are completed in an organized, efficient manner
- Effectively interact with patients, family members, etc. to put them at ease
- Work within the scope of the American Society of EEG Technology guidelines while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Set up equipment and cameras to ensure patient safety and accuracy of readings. Perform equipment test while in the home
- If setting up EKG testing, ensure electrodes are attached properly. Activate unit. Educate the patient on EKG event button and Hotspot
- Take pertinent patient history on patients and integrate all aspects of care for all age ranges including infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric
- Ensure that inventory is properly allocated and available to conduct in-home studies
- Ensure that completed studies are promptly and properly uploaded
- At time of disconnect verify the validity of patient information
- Adhere to Company Exposure Control Plan, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standard, proper hand hygiene
- Properly clean, disinfect, maintain and store equipment in keeping with Company protocols
- Must adhere to HIPAA regulations, Company Confidentiality and Code of Conduct
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent is required
Registered EEG Tech credentialing by the Board of Registered Neurodiagnostic Technologists through ABRET and/or Joint Commission experience a plus
Qualifications:
- Superior customer service skills with the ability to establish rapport
- Must be able to travel up to 95%, drive to multiple locations as necessary, including out of state, remote areas and overnight travel
- Able to work effectively and efficiently with minimal direct supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft OfficeMust have strong oral and written communication skills
- Must react calmly in emergency situations
- Able to make appropriate and timely decisions
- Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Required Licenses/Certifications: Current driver license with valid insuranceCPR certified
Required Skills:
Strong attention to detail, flexibility with schedule, Superior communication skills both written and oral, able to drive long distances in one sitting
Required Competencies:
Interpersonal communication, conflict management, decision-making, active listening, ability to learn quickly and retain information
Job Specific Competencies:
Strong math skills including percentages and fractions, strong technology skills, Superior customer service skills with the ability to establish rapport, able to learn and retain information quickly
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Able to sit for extended periods of time
- Able to stand, kneel and stoop
- Frequent use of fingers and hands
- Reaching with hands and arms
- Talking and hearing
- Clarity of vision both near and far
- Ability to distinguish colors
Mental Requirements:
- Data entry
- Perform mathematical functions
- Determine sequence of operations or actions
Work Environment:
Working in patients homes Hazards: Chemical and biohazardous exposure cleaning and decontaminating patient equipment
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Raleigh, NC
Occupation
Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Industry
All Other Outpatient Care Centers
Posted
yesterday
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