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Nashville General Hospital

EEG Tech

Nashville General Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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EEG Tech/Neuro Diagnostics/Full-Time

Education: High School Diploma (Equivalent or Higher - Required) Licensure/Certification: BLS Certification and EEG Certification - Required Experience/Knowledge: 2+ years experience. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures and the ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation. Job Duties: Correctly operate Electroencephalograph and adjust settings as required Correctly operates Evoked Potential equipment and adjust settings as required Correctly operates Electrocardiograph and monitors, adjust settings as required Maintains equipment in good operating condition, coordinates for repairs Correctly records observation and pertinent information obtained during testing Other Duties: Checks support equipment (crash cart, etc) On rare occasions, performs after hour emergencies Patient Assignment: Receives patient assignments and follows schedule accordingly Responds to requests from Hospital, Emergency Room and Clinics Follows Joint Commission standards to include verifying patient identification before beginning procedures Testing/Procedures: Review patient's record and instruct patients prior to procedures and obtain pertinent information from patient's medical record Prepares patient and equipment for tests, properly attaching electrodes, etc. Obtains diagnostic study/adequate information for physician interpretation. Edit and forward results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation. Performs procedure follow up to include exam charging and result dissemination to completion (chart, department, etc.) Explains test to patient or significant other We are an E-Verify employer. For more information, please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English | Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish