EEG Technologist - Neuroscience Job Listing at ProHealth Care in Waukesha, WI (Job ID 1170553700A5)

Description

We Are Hiring: Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist - Neuroscience 

The Department operates two service locations, one on the Waukesha Memorial Hospital Campus and one at the Outpatient Physician's Center in Oconomowoc.  These two locations combine to complete 400 to 500 outpatient visits monthly.  Specialty services include medical pain management, pain psychology, stroke follow up clinic, Multiple Sclerosis clinic, and concussion/brain injury clinic.

The department has 2 physiatrists, 2 psychologists, 2 advanced practice nurse prescribers, 5 registered nurses and 4 clerical staff.  In addition, neurosurgeons, neurologists and other medical specialists see patients within the clinics.

Schedule Details: Day shift with every other weekend on call (8am to Noon) and holiday call (8-4:30pm)

Why Join ProHealth Care: 

We have nearly 5,000 dedicated clinical and non-clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well-being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive. And, everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment.

This Position Will Offer You:

• Engaging and community focused culture
• Competitive Salaries
• Opportunity for professional career growth
• Robust benefits including: Generous PTO; Choices in insurance; HSA; Tuition reimbursement; immediate 401K match; discounted tickets to various entertainment, social and sporting events

The Electroneurodiagnostic Technician performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms, both portable inpatient EEG's, (both at Waukesha ProHealth Care and Oconomowoc ProHealth Care Hospitals) and outpatient EEG's in the Neuroscience Center Clinic, by applying electrodes on predetermined positions on the patient's head, checking the performance of the electrodes, calibrating and adjusting the testing equipment and selecting both predetermined and special electrode combinations dependent on the individual case under study.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Prepares patient for exam and performs exams and procedures. Gathers a comprehensive patient history, appropriate information from patient, patient's records and family members to include neurological symptomatology and medications. Explains test procedures to patient and family members.
• Performs procedures according to the laboratory standards and implements alternative methods and/or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the equipment, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures.
• Recognizes patient or environmental artifact. Documents, eliminates or takes proper measure to monitor the artifact.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs or reports to supervisor immediately.
• Ability to learn EPIC charting system.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

What You Will Need:

• High school Diploma, or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain upon hire
• Registered Polysomnography Technologist or Registered Electrodiagnostic Technician within one year of hire
• Specialist expertise in neurodiagnostics preferred though not required

About Us:

ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect – the way they should be treated. ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees. In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued.

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.