Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Neurodiagnostic-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
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Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, is a nationally recognized academic medical center. This world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community.
The EEG/END Technologist will be responsible for prepares patients for and performing tests that record the electrical activity of the brain and nervous system, such as electroencephalograms (EEG) and evoked potentials (EP). They operate specialized equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide the resulting data to physicians for diagnosis routine and long-term EEG's. Ideal candidate will have 1 year experience in performing EEG's independently.
Weekend schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 7am-5:30pm
University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs standard and complex prescribed electroencephalographic (EEG) tests. May also perform evoked potential studies, if applicable to facility. This position analyzes data during the recording, making certain that the information being obtained is valid and interpretable.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs prescribed standard and complex electroencephalographic procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. May also perform evoked potential studies, as appropriate.
2. Analyzes, identifies and documents procedures as outlined by departmental policies and procedures to maximize patient outcome.
3. Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to trouble shoot minor problems and make adjustments as needed during the procedure.
4. Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
5. Assists in nerve conduction velocity procedures, where applicable in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
6. Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.
7. Assists in scheduling of patients, charge entry and maintains equipment as outlined by department policies and procedures.
8. Independently performs prescribed routine and complex electroencephalographic and evoked potentials procedures to patients. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Requires Registration in Electroencephalography with the American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET).
Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, advanced mathematical skills, analyze data and solve problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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