Electrodiagnostic Technician (EEG) - Advanced (wage, PRN) - Outpatient Job Listing at University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, VA (Job ID 3969349-2024-10-15)

Description

Monday – Friday

About Us:
University of Virginia Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution committed to providing the highest quality care to patients. We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Responsible for performing patient assessment preparation and monitoring for electrodiagnostic procedures using independent professional judgment. Operates maintains and troubleshoots associated medical devices/equipment. Member of the healthcare team functioning in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit various ICU settings EEG Lab or EMG Lab.

Position Overview:

As an Neurodiagnostic Technician in our EEG/Epilepsy department, you will play a crucial role in performing patient assessment preparation and monitoring for Electrodiagnostic procedures. Your responsibilities will involve operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting medical devices and equipment associated with EEG, EMG, and Epilepsy Monitoring procedures. This role will require you to work collaboratively with our healthcare professionals in various settings, including the EEG Lab, EMG Lab, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, as well various ICU?s.

• Ascertains patient procedural specifications.
• Prepares patient.
• Performs baseline studies and monitors patient status.
• Prepares monitors and troubleshoots procedure equipment.
• Communicates with healthcare team including surgeons neurologists anesthesiologists nurses and other unit personnel.
• Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
• Perform patient assessment preparation and monitoring for Electrodiagnostic procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot medical devices and equipment used in EEG, EMG, and Epilepsy Monitoring procedures.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams in the EEG Lab, EMG Lab, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and ICU settings.
• Adhere to established clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures and patient information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program or an Associate?s Degree required. Bachelor?s Degree is preferred

Experience: 2 years of prior EMG/EEG technical experience preferred.

Licensure: Registered as an Electrodiagnostic Technician by the American Board of Registered Electrodiagnostic Technicians (ABRET) or as an Intraoperative Monitoring Technician by the Neuro Intraoperative Monitoring Technicians Society required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 ? 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician?s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.