JOB DESCRIPTION The EEG Technician performs EEG, sleep EEG and other related procedures in the hospital. This position performs electroneurodiagnostic procedures, including all aspects of EEG multiple modalities. This position must respond to STAT calls via telephone within 15 minutes and be able to report to the hospital within one hour (60 min) of call duty.
RESPONSIBILITIESWhat you will do- Operates a variety of types/models of neurodiagnostic equipment. Assists the physician in performing neurodiagnostic procedures as necessary.
- Schedules inpatient testing with appropriate personnel at outlying mobile facilities.
- Explains the test procedure to the patient.
- Attaches and removes electrodes to/from the body. Cleans the patient as needed.
- Records impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis of brain disorders.
- Receives and implements all suggestions for improving the quality of future EEG recordings. Recognizes abnormal EEG and epileptiform patterns. Recognizes artifact (patient or environmental).
- Logs EEGs and completes charges in HIS.
- Cleans and maintains the equipment and testing room in an organized and sanitary fashion.
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Minimum Work Experience- 1-3 years Experience in patient care Required
Licenses and Certifications- BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities- Knowledge of Neuro anatomy
- Understand the disease process of the brain
- Knowledge of the international 10-20 system
- Ability to recognized abnormal EEG patterns
- Basic computer skills
ABOUT US Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse