EEG Technician - Dallas, United States - Children's Health

Description

Job Title & Specialty Area:
EEG Technician


Department:
Neurophysiology/Neurodiagnostic


Location:
Dallas


Shift:
Overnight/3rd shift (7p-7a, 3 days on one week and 4 days on the following week)


Job Type:
Onsite

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee, performs neurodiagnostic EEG procedures.


Responsibilities:

• Perform EEG record according to the standards of the laboratory (routine, sleep and bedside recordings).
• Measure and accurately apply electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 System; ensure that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
• Write a patient history gathering appropriate information from patient, patient's record and family members to include seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurological symptomatology and medications; explain test procedure to patient and family members present.
• Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures.
• Recognize artifact (patient or environmental); document, eliminate or take proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and repair them or report to supervisor promptly.
• Participate in conferences and technical meetings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

This is a full-time position working nights.

You may be required to float occasionally to other Children's Health locations including Dallas, Plano and THD Clinics.


EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school Req
• Graduate of an Accredited Electroneurodiagnostic technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or equivalent formal training (college level course work will be considered in science area will be considered) Pref

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements ReqJOB PROFILE
• Through experience, has developed technical knowledge and skills to perform a variety of routine activities
• Understands how own duties relate to others in the team and has an awareness of how the team integrates with others
• Manages own workload by applying an understanding of team priorities; may provide assistance to less experienced colleagues
• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects predefined solutions from established operating procedures
• Impacts the performance of own team through the quality of the services or information provided
• Follows standardized procedures and practices and receives regular but moderate supervision and guidance
• Communicates moderately complex technical information in straightforward situations

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues.

We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement >