Senior EEG/EMG Tech- 40hrs/wk day/evenings

Senior EEG/EMG Tech- 40hrs/wk day/eveningsClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterPosted Date: 1/19/2024Job Type: Full TimeDepartment: 0101.54410 SEH EEGSenior EEG Technologist- Full-time 40hrs/wk, day and evening shift 1pm-11pm, holidays and weekends required as needed.We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellnessNearly a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground up-one that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined. Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networks-caring for millions of people across the U.S. Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for America's health care system and others around the world.We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world class health care. From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide - when they need it and where they want it.St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Boston's most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including:Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgeryda Vinci Robotic surgery program; Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted SurgeryLevel III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Award-winning bariatric surgery programDana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterState-of-the-art emergency care with short wait timesOur medical staff, made up of some of the highest rated physicians in Boston, treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston. Benefits:Grow with a health system that supports career advancementCompetitive Pay & Salary IncreasesEmployee Referral ProgramLocations close to home, that support work-life balanceAffordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company matchTuition Assistance / ReimbursementFamily atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibilityOpportunities to grow your career, and not change your employerAnd much more Job Summary -With a minimum of routine supervision, performs a variety of routine and complex electroencephalographic procedures, evoke potentials and nerve conduction studies. Qualifications Minimum Education/Experience: Electro Neuro Diagnostic Program preferred.Minimum 3-5 yearsas an EEG Technician and 1 year doing supervised conduction studies.Minimum skills/abilities: Meditech, Athena.Vocational or Technical training in Electrodiagnostic Technology required.Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologist preferred.Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). May need to produce complex documents, data collection and analysis.Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies and demonstrate for practical applications in varied to perform a variety of routine and complex electroencephalographic procedures, evoked potentials and nerve conduction studies. Certification/Licensure:EMG and EEG Board Eligible, Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologist (R EEG T) preferred. Job Responsibilities Nerve Conditions Studies: - Abstracts relevant information for the patient's clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning. Discusses overview of procedure planning with physician and implements desired plan including placement of electrodes, nerve stimulation, monitoring the quality of outputted wave-forms with adjustment for artifacts or other technical problems. - Records all relevant measurements. - Compares data to lab normals for presentation to the physician. Reviews data with physician and discuss need for further nerve conduction studies. - Assists physician during needle examination by supplying all necessary equipment and recording results either on paper or in the computer. - Instructs other technicians and/or fellows in techniques of nerve conduction, the use of the testing equipment and lab protocols. - Assists medical staff during special procedures. - Participates in lab conferences and technical meetings.Evoked Potentials: - Prepare instruments, place recording electrodes, and perform visual, auditory and multiple somatosensory evoked potentials.EEG: - Abstracts relevant information for the patient's clinical record and obtain additional information on questioning. - Applies EEG electrodes in standard predetermined measured sites on the patient's head and monitors for accuracy - Calibrates and adjusts the EEG machine in accordance with standard procedures. - Selects predetermined electrode combinations as well as special combinations made necessary by the special features of the individual case. Obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts and makes the appropriate corrections for them. Uses activation procedures such as hyperventilation, phonic stimulation, and sleep. - Describes all abnormal clinical and electrographic features of the test. Writes a technical report which serves as a preliminary report to the interpreting physician. - For brain death recordings, follows established guidelines for appropriate electrode placement, patients' stimulation, and recording techniques. - May perform the above work in the neurophysiology laboratory, at the patient's bedside or in the intensive care unit. - Performs operative EEG monitoring by remaining in the operating room during carotid vascular surgery. The brain waves are observed, and important EEG changes are brought to the attention of the vascular surgeon. - Assists in supervising other technicians as required.General Activities: - Keeps all equipment in a clean operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions and makes minor maintenance adjustments. Arranges for instrument (s evaluation by appropriate biomedical technician or outside vendor specialist when required. - Maintains patient test areas, changes bedding, monitors appropriate supplies. - Enters patient data into the computer or on the appropriate test form(s). - Stores recording and obtains prior studies for comparison. - Assists patients with clothing and other needs including reassurance. - Assists in the training of new staff. Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you