On-Site EEG Technologist

Philadelphia, PA       ·       Full time/Part time

Description

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Full Time and Part Time positions available

Available Schedules: Full time/Rotating/On Call

Our Company:

CortiCare is the nation’s premier comprehensive EEG services provider. Working with CortiCare, you will be encouraged to grow in your neurodiagnostic career with advancement opportunities and supported continuing educational development. The R.EEG technologist will travel to assigned hospital facilities and perform Routine and cEEG patient setups and disconnects in accordance with national and company guidelines.

At CortiCare, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and a great team environment for our staff! CortiCare is seeking a self-motivated ABRET Registered EEG technologist with experience in a hospital setting to add to our team. If you have a proven track record of being reliable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented and enjoy working both independently and as a team, then we’d love to talk to you!

We offer a competitive compensation, and generous benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, basic and voluntary Life and AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement plans, paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay, as per plan and eligibility rules.

Other perks offered:

• Paid continuing education opportunities and CLTM Board Prep/Study Group Programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Friendly environment, teamwork atmosphere
• Growing company with opportunities for growth
• Accessible, supportive leadership
• Scholarships for ASET and other NDT conferences

Position Summary:

Performs standard and complex EEGs by measuring the patient’s head, utilizing the International 10-20 Measurement System, and applies electrodes to appropriate positions. Measures electrode impedance, calibrates and adjusts EEG machine. Obtains recordings, using activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep. Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations and EEG findings. Set-Up EEG for Long Term Patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Travelling to assigned hospital facilities and performing Routine and cEEG patient setups and disconnects in accordance with national and company guidelines
• Functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record, download, review and analyze recorded EEG and other neuro diagnostic studies
• Provide set-up of Long-term Hospital based EEG patients including, patient prep, lead placement, equipment setup and calibration, in conjunction, working with and orienting hospital staff regarding the EEG procedure
• Provide technical proficiency for basic digital EEG. EEG Technologist will utilize the 10-20 system of electrode placement to include manual measurements, skin prep, and electrode application. Provide proper knowledge of montage selection based on patient condition. At the completion of all studies, properly removes electrodes, clean patient/equipment, and process documents
• Provide critical thinking and skill to recognize and correct artifact accordingly. EEG Technologist can successfully trouble-shoot equipment and leads appropriately

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma, GED Equivalent
• 1 year of Hospital EEG experience
• CPR/BLS Certification (AHA)

Position Requirements:

• Prior EEG work experience with all age groups
• Must possess current and valid driver’s license
• Must possess current and maintain American Heart CPR certification
• Ability to work within rapidly changing environments
• Must strictly adhere to HIPAA compliance
• Successful completion of Pre-employment drug test and criminal background check
• Ability to calculate figures such as 10/20 International System of electrode placement, equipment filter comparisons, time base calculations, including travel distances and procedure time as needed.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based upon patient needs.

Preferred License/Certifications:

• R.EEG T. certification

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent walking
• Sitting, standing, for extended periods of time
• Reaching including above/below shoulder height
• Frequent kneeling/crawling
• Pulling and pushing more than 50 pounds Lifting, carrying more than 50 pounds
• Frequent bending/stooping/crouching/twisting and continuous repetitive movements while performing the essential function
• Work at a keyboard, computer, EEG equipment, phone and other machines that may be necessary to complete study.
• Must have good or greater, vision, hearing, manual dexterity, talking and speech,
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, under stressful conditions and still perform properly and effectively.

Physical Exposure:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee could encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Light bright and dim, mechanical hazards, hazardous substances, infectious diseases, ionizing/non-ionizing radiation, and toleration of temperature ranges from 60 to 80 F.
• Moderate background noise from coworkers, patients, physicians and any equipment needed to treat the patient.

CortiCare is a drug-free and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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