EEG Technologist
SpecialtyCare
Bend, OR
5x8 hrs
$28-38/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision benefits
- Discount program
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Medical benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
continues to grow and we’d like you to grow with us. We are the industry leader in intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) services in the US—monitoring over 60,000 cases annually, providing IONM services to over 450 hospitals nationwide, and supporting over 1,700 surgeons. With SpecialtyCare, you will be able to share your acquired expertise with your colleagues and customers, all while providing safer surgery and better outcomes for your patients.
Position Summary:
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist is responsible for conducting electroneurodiagnostic procedures on the patient. This includes assessments, testing, the collection and technical interpretation of data, the completion of reports and billing forms.
Nature and Scope:
Under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Manager and NeuroCare Director perform electroneurodiagnostic studies and tasks at an advanced level due to extensive job knowledge and skills normally acquired through experience and continuing education. Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Long-Term Monitoring (CLTM) and Transcranial Doppler (TCD).
Provides training and education support to other NeuroCare technologists and/or surgical neurophysiologists as needed. Gathers and documents accurate medical information and documentation. Communicates with other healthcare professionals and delivers high quality patient care.
1. Patient Setup
• Explain test procedures so they are understood by the patient and any family members who are present using age appropriate guidelines.
• Accurately takes and documents a pertinent history from the patient or chart. Perform one of the following END study: EEG, Evoked Potentials or TCD.
• Sets-up patient for appropriate study to include: patient, paperwork, room and equipment.
• Measure and accurately apply recording electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System
2. END Equipment
• Calibrate, evaluate and adjust equipment, optimizing recording and stimulation parameters, to acquire salient data and information.
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Implement appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting sensitivity, to assure accurate recording of information.
• Keep equipment clean and in proper working order, reporting malfunctions to supervisor and/or manufacturer.
• Performs needed daily maintenance on equipment as required.
3. END Recording
• Runs studies with appropriate documentation on study, observation of the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs.
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations to include regular participation in the on-call schedule, working independently on 2nd, 3rd and weekend shifts in the Laboratory or ICU.
4. Documentation
• Accurately prepare in a timely manner, all records, files and work/technical sheet, including a technical description of the modality recorded, with emphasis on the clinical observations in order to assist the neurologists and/or designated MD with the final interpretation.
5. Additional Duties
• Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures for the patient, room and equipment after each study.
• Uses down time for training, cleaning equipment and reading educational materials.
• Assist new Neurodiagnostic Technologists following completion of training.
• Attend scientific courses and seminars for continuing education as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator, Manager or Corporate staff.
• Lives the SpecialtyCare Values- Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
1. Graduate
CAAHEP
accredited END training program or
On the Job Training with minimum of One (1) to two (2) years of experience preferred.
Experience/ Training:
1. One (1) to two (2) years of experience preferred.
SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Employer
SpecialtyCare
Start Your Journey with SpecialtyCare
Our versatile experts assist in a broad range of surgeries in ORs across the country, but one of the constants we see is the deep responsibility physicians feel for their procedures’ success and their patients’ health.
Surgeons invest so much of themselves in their work, that it is only right they have a highly trained, capable, and trustworthy team by their side.
Surgeons need integrated specialists who fully understand their methods and preferences. They need equipment that is perfectly prepped and ready every single time. They need people in the room pushing themselves just as hard as they are to deliver excellence day in and day out. That’s why we work with and train the best in perfusion, IONM, ECMO, surgical assist, minimally invasive surgical support, deep brain stimulation, and more. Discover rewarding roles in allied healthcare that offer growth, development, and the chance to positively impact lives every day.
About Bend, OR
- The cost of living in Bend, OR is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 20-30°F.
- Bend experiences a dry climate with over 150 sunny days per year.
- Short term rentals are available in Bend, but they may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during peak tourist seasons.
- Bend is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- A car is typically necessary for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding outdoor attractions.
- Bend has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of residents being White.
- The city has a wide age range, with a growing population of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high desert climate.
- Bend attracts a significant number of travel nurses due to its outdoor recreational opportunities.
- Bend offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, rafting, and skiing.
- The city also has a vibrant downtown area with boutiques, galleries, and breweries, as well as opportunities for art, music, and sports enthusiasts.