EEG Technician - Lafayette, United States - Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Description

Job DescriptionThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological development).Responsibilities Clinical Practice and Care Management Schedules EEG testing in a timely manner.

Communicates and cooperates with other departments in the correlation of testing to be performed. Performs test in a timely manner. Enters patient charges correctly and in a timely manner. Performs and assists with other duties when EEG services are not required. Correctly schedules and does outpatient tests promptly. Assists with department daily charges as time permits. Assists in Specialty Clinics with other duties as deemed appropriate Files records and reports in a timely manner. Insures appropriate coverage for EEG services when absent.

Conduct and Communication Skills Observes and enforces department\hospital policy concerning no smoking, telephone usage, dress code and other rules governing conduct while at work.

Appropriately identifies self to others (i.e. patients, patients family, staff, physicians, etc.) Accepts responsibility for action and omissions. Is responsive to identified need for change. Willing to adjust personal schedule to meet hospital staffing needs when requested (including weekends and holidays). Reports to department on time and prepared to begin assigned duties. Provides proper notification and advance notice for absence or tardiness and takes corrective action to prevent recurrences. Supports and encourages a harmonious working relationship within the department, other disciplines, and departments. Promotes an environment for an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve the mission/goals of the hospital. Motivates staff in a positive manner. Self-motivated; performs job duties utilizing effective time management. Seeks additional work as time permits. Seeks guidance about questionable or uncertain situations. Demonstrates cost conscious attitude toward staffing, supplies, and departmental function. Obtains and uses information to improve patient outcomes and individual and hospital performance. Maintains interdepartmental communication through utilization of available resources. Follows established hospital guidelines with regards to appropriate access of information. Utilizes hospital and/or departmental manuals appropriately (i.e. Safety Manual, MSDS Manual, Policy & Procedure Manuals, etc.) Respects each patients rights and conducts business relationships with patients and the public in an ethical manner. (i.e. confidentiality, privacy, security, preferences, etc.) Reflects the hospitals values and a sensitivity to the hospitals ethical and compliance principles in his/her daily activities. Able to institute and follow policy and procedures as related to ethical issues. Follows appropriate channels of communication to effectively express ideas, issues, concerns, suggestions, and questions. Professional Development Attends required in-services. Attends and participates in a minimum of 3/4ths of departmental meetings Meets hospital wide and department specific educational requirements. Participates in hospital wide and department specific Performance Improvement projects. Makes suggestions to improve department or hospital wide performance. Identifies self or department improvement needs and seeks appropriate resources. Maintains a safe, functional, and effective environment for patients, staff members, and other individuals in the hospital. Responds to Emergency Preparedness Plan according to hospital policy. (i.e. Code Blue, Code Red, Code White, etc.) Knowledgeable of location and use of emergency response equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, fire alarms, crash carts, etc.) Maintains a safe and orderly work area. Cleans equipment as needed. Maintains equipment in safe and proper working condition through correct use and appropriate notification of malfunction. When indicated, completes occurrence reports in a timely manner. Applies appropriate ergonomic principles to reduce the potential for job related injuries.

Can implement all policies and procedures to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections among patients, employees, and others.

Maintains a current Employee Health screening status as per hospital policy. QualificationsExperience - 2 years clinical experience in healthcareEducation - High School Diploma or Equivalent