Ambulatory EEG Technologist PRN Chicago, IL

We have a hot new PRN Ambulatory EEG opening in Northern Chicago, IL!

This opportunity is with a thriving and patient-focused neurodiagnotic group.  Their mission is laser-focused on the needs of epilepsy patients, and their work adds huge value to patient quality of life at home.

About the job

As one of our Ambulatory EEG Technologists, you will: 

• Travel to patients' homes to set up 72-hour EEG studies
• Provide an overview of the procedure and answer relevant study questions
• Ensure quality data collection that is vital to your patients' epilepsy management care plan
• Your work makes a big difference in someone's quality of life as they contest with a challenging condition

Your Responsibilities:

• Complies with HIPPA regulations with regard to patient confidentiality.
• Must be able to travel up to 95% and drive to multiple locations, including out of state as necessary.
• Professionally communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follows the American Society of EEG Technology guidelines while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Operates and manages equipment and takes detailed, accurate patient history on patients.
• Ideally, the candidate has printer/scanner in-home capabilities and access to high-speed internet.
• Familiar with EEG software and operational experience with Windows Office

Hiring Requirements:

• Must possess a valid drivers license, automobile, and proof of insurance. One year of experience in the field is preferred.
• Registration through ABRET is preferred. Must be currently CPR certified.
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to pull, push and carry up to 50lbs.
• Must have strong communication skills, timely responses to requests from management, and efficient, effective outside the box suggestions for improvements.
• Experience with multiple set-up systems ( Xltek, Nihon Kohden, etc Trackit) Preferred but not required.

Technologist responsibilities include:

• Driving to patient homes or physician offices to conduct EEG studies
• Conducting EEG hookups using 10/20 system
• Conducting EEG hookups at patients residence
• Taking an accurate and detailed patient history
• Clipping and scanning EEG studies
• Cleaning and sterilizing EEG equipment
• Remotely monitoring patients to verify quality of EEG
• Troubleshooting equipment or patient issues, as necessary
• Participating in on-call coverage

Compensation

• Mileage reimbursement
• vehicle expense reimburesement
• More details provided during screening interview