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Presence Health
Location: Kankakee, IL 60901 Document ID: AB372-0MC6 Posted on: 2018-04-2704/27/2018 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
2018-05-27
Neurology Tech (EEG/Neuro Diagnostic Tech), EEG Department, St Mary's Hosp
Requisition ID: 39537
Location: Presence St Mary Kankakee
Location Address:
500 West Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901-3661 United States (US)
Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 24
Employment Status: Part-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N
SUMMARY - Neurology Technician (EEG Tech), EEG Department, Part Time /Day shift, St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee
The Neurology Technician I is responsible for performing all neurodiagnostic tests, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NVC), Evoked Potential studies, and Long Term EEG monitoring as ordered to provide information to interpreting MD. Establishes efficiency in scheduling and coordination of diagnostic testing. Ensures all test are performed according to established quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Calibrates equipment and performs quality control checks.
Obtains relevant patient medical history and documents each patient's record according to department standards. Provides patient instructions regarding procedure.
Accurately apply electrodes, non-invasive stimulation devices, and holter recorder per policy. Activates devices and record responses. Records EEG while observing, monitoring, and documenting patient responses
Measures and calculates muscle and nerve responses and makes adjustments to minimize artifact and identify significant abnormalities. Monitors patient responses and enter data into computer.
Retrieves printed reports, tags and plot patient data information, and documents each patient's record according to department standards.
May assist physician with needle sticks and record responses as well as Measures and calculates muscle and nerve responses while entering data into computer.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED required. One to two years' clinical experience in neurodiagnostics required.
Computer Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Registration by American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET) preferred. CPR certification required.
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Business Unit: Presence St Mary Hosp Kankakee
Department Name: EEG PSMH