EEG Technologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Charlottesville, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 1:30 PM to 12:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

  • Flexibility required with reasonable notice
  • Availability on holidays and during inclement weather required
• On Call: No on call required

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to 0+ years (no minimum specified)
• Certifications:

  • R.EEG.T certification preferred
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Preferred Experience:

  • Experience in EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) / ICU
  • Experience with all patient populations

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
  • HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
  • Education verification through a 3rd party vendor (official transcripts required)
  • Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit
  • Abuse Registry Search required only for certain units (not specified for this role)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no exemptions allowed)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with specific requirements
  • Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers required (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer positive or specific lab requirements
  • Varicella vaccination or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
• Facility Specific Requirements:

  • Review and initial professional appearance guidelines
  • Completion of various facility-specific forms prior to start (e.g., release authorization, TB screening, traveler compliance)
  • Fit testing for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if required
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation for adult inpatient positions (informational for this role)

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position.
• No on-call duties.
• Candidate must be flexible with schedule changes and able to work holidays and during inclement weather.
• This role involves working in a hospital setting with diverse patient populations, including ICU and EMU units.

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