Job ID85669

LocationColorado Springs

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Job Overview

This is an entry to mid-level position in the Neurophysiology department. The END technologist I will perform EEGs in the laboratory and at the patient's bedside. Communication skills are essential for this position. The END technologist I works under direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and indirect supervision of EEG technologists II and III.

Additional Information

Department Name: CSH Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Job Status: Full time, eligible for benefits Shift: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm

Qualifications

EDUCATION - High school diploma or GED EXPERIENCE - Six months of experience in EEG (including clinicals) CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR LICENSE - ABRET Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) within 1 year of start date Preferred: Applicants enrolled in an accredited EEG program for at least 6 months. This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE a.) Neonate - 30 days to 1yr c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs g.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Assists with special procedure EEGs such as neonatal recordings, ECS recordings and PET scan recordings. Assists with special projects during non-patient care down time. - Calibrates and maintains equipment and lab in good and clean condition; verbalizes malfunction to the Clinical Coordinator or Manager as needed. Completes all paperwork/forms for procedure being conducted; follows up with archiving of records. Follows the International 10-20 system for proper electrode application. - Identif es and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. Maintain current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrate practical application of all policies & procedures relative to safety, infection control, standard precautions and risk management Observe, notate and analyze ongoing clinical and technical changes, adjusting the testing procedures as appropriate for individual... For full info follow application link.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity