HCA Healthcare
EEG Tech PRN
HCA Healthcare - Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401
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TCD EEG Tech PRN Opportunity
Join Trident Medical Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. We offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include comprehensive medical coverage, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a TCD EEG Tech PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications
The EEG Technician works under the direction of the EEG/Cardiopulmonary Director and performs various EEG tests including standard EEG, Electrocerebral Inactivity, Neonatal EEG and other neurological tests such as Evoked Potentials and assists in Nerve Conduction Studies. The EEG Tech should have a sound knowledge and proficiency in the use of all Neuro-Diagnostic equipment. The EEG Tech monitors patients aged from neonatal to geriatric throughout the test and documents observations, collects data from various monitors and reports this information to the physician. What you will do in this role: You will explain the test to the patient. You will obtain an accurate and concise patient history. You will note patient information, such as seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurologic symptoms, and any medications taken. You will demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient's family, Neuro-Diagnostic staff, Laboratory staff, physicians and other members of the hospital staff. You will measure and apply EEG electrodes in an accurate and efficient manner. You will calibrate, evaluate and adjust the EEG instrument to proper technical standards as required. You will record EEG activity using standard montages. Labels all pertinent machine settings and clinical observations on the EEG tracing. You will clean electrodes and equipment. You will maintain work area in an organized, safe and sanitary fashion by cleaning the patient area and by changing the linen for the next patient. What qualifications you will need: A High School Graduate or GED equivalent is preferred. Degree from accredited Electro-Diagnostic Technology program is preferred. A Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist Certification is preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required. 1-3 years EEG experience is required. Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency. We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our TCD EEG Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Join Trident Medical Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. We offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include comprehensive medical coverage, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a TCD EEG Tech PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications
The EEG Technician works under the direction of the EEG/Cardiopulmonary Director and performs various EEG tests including standard EEG, Electrocerebral Inactivity, Neonatal EEG and other neurological tests such as Evoked Potentials and assists in Nerve Conduction Studies. The EEG Tech should have a sound knowledge and proficiency in the use of all Neuro-Diagnostic equipment. The EEG Tech monitors patients aged from neonatal to geriatric throughout the test and documents observations, collects data from various monitors and reports this information to the physician. What you will do in this role: You will explain the test to the patient. You will obtain an accurate and concise patient history. You will note patient information, such as seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurologic symptoms, and any medications taken. You will demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient's family, Neuro-Diagnostic staff, Laboratory staff, physicians and other members of the hospital staff. You will measure and apply EEG electrodes in an accurate and efficient manner. You will calibrate, evaluate and adjust the EEG instrument to proper technical standards as required. You will record EEG activity using standard montages. Labels all pertinent machine settings and clinical observations on the EEG tracing. You will clean electrodes and equipment. You will maintain work area in an organized, safe and sanitary fashion by cleaning the patient area and by changing the linen for the next patient. What qualifications you will need: A High School Graduate or GED equivalent is preferred. Degree from accredited Electro-Diagnostic Technology program is preferred. A Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist Certification is preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required. 1-3 years EEG experience is required. Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency. We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our TCD EEG Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.