EEG Technologist

Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary:An EEG/END Technologist conducts standard and more complex EEG examinations under the general supervision of the END Supervisor and Medical Director of the Neurodiagnostics Department. In addition to the duties performed by the EEG/END Technologist, the EEG/END Technologist seeks proficiency in EEG interpretation and troubleshooting of clinical, mechanical, electrical, and computer-based artifacts. The EEG/END Technologist is able to monitor additional electrophysiological phenomena by means of appropriate techniques and instrumentation, and may assist in the training of other junior END Technologists and students.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Utilizes ACNS guidelines and critical thinking skills to obtain a superior quality EEG recording.
• Independent judgement and initiative are required.
• Ability to competently conduct pediatric and adult routine EEG, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) continuous EEG, and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
• Ability to competently conduct Wada testing. Gains experience and competence with Phase II continuous EEG.
• Develops and attains skill in troubleshooting technical, mechanical, and clinical artifacts on EEG.
• Demonstrate advanced competency in interpreting EEG findings, as determined by END Supervisor and Medical Director.
• Skilled in developing rapport with patients of diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds, as well as have comfort in physical patient contact.
• Superior communication skills in interacting with nurses, physicians, patients, family and other hospital staff. Computers and Technology:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Knowledge of the software platforms and their functions used to record EEG.Education:
    • High School Diploma or GED required.
    • Completion of an accredited Neurodiagnostic training program required. Experience: Two years of experience as an EEG/END Technologist, preferred.Credentials: Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T.) required. Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association required.Location: Main CampusShift: DaysWork Type: Full time Pay Range:Minimum: 26.20Midpoint: 32.16Maximum: 38.08All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Required
      Preferred

      Job Industries

      • Customer Service

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