EEG Technician - $23+ per hour

  • Dallas
  • Childrens Health

Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a EEG Technician for a job in Dallas, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: EEG Technician
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Staff

Job Title & Specialty Area: EEG Technician

Department: Neurophysiology/Neurodiagnostic

Location: Dallas

Shift: Flexibility to be open to the following: M-F 7-430, 12 nights, 12 days

Job Type: Onsite

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee, performs neurodiagnostic EEG procedures.

Responsibilities:
* Perform EEG record according to the standards of the laboratory (routine, sleep and bedside recordings).
* Measure and accurately apply electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 System; ensure that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
* Write a patient history gathering appropriate information from patient, patient's record and family members to include seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurological symptomatology and medications; explain test procedure to patient and family members present.
* Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures.
* Recognize artifact (patient or environmental); document, eliminate or take proper measures to monitor the artifact.
* Troubleshoot equipment problems and repair them or report to supervisor promptly.
* Participate in conferences and technical meetings.
* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year job related experience Preferred
* Experience working in EEG or Epilepsy Monitoring Unit setting
* Pref
EDUCATION
* High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school Required
* Graduate of an Accredited Electroneurodiagnostic technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or equivalent formal training (college level course work will be considered in science area will be considered) Preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement  

Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #17967. Posted job title: Neurodiagnostic - Eeg Technician

About Children's Health (Dallas)

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

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Benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance