EEG Tech Trainee

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Not Benefits Eligible Work Shift Variable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7620 EEG Provides high quality neurodiagnostic data to the neurologist, so that an accurate nuerological disorder diagnosis can be determined.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /

Certification Required:

BLS Education Preferred:

High school graduate with strong background in biology, human anatomy and mathematics.

Experience Preferred:

One year previous healthcare experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to work cooperatively with patients and equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Provides a safe recording environment, performs necessary lab maintenance, cleans equipment/electrodes/work space, restocks room, alerts supervisor of supply shortages. Establishes rapport with patient and patient's family as appropriate to patient's age and mental capacity. Performs patient assessment and prepares a basic data sheet. Follows the 10/20 measurement system for electrode application. Calibrates and documents the working condition of both digital and analog EEG instruments, verifies standard filter and sensitivity settings, and records bio-cal signal to all channels. Obtains a standard EEG recording in accordance with written lab standards. Understands and follows technical criteria for ECI, neonatal EEG, Pediatric EEG and recording in intensive care or cardiac care units. Able to differentiate artifact from cerebral waveforms. Has a working knowledge of functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and effect of medication on EEG background and waveforms. Applies the principles of electronics and mathematics to EEG recording. Additional Assists in the overall function of the department by answering phones, make appointments, answers patient/physician questions, provides verbal reports to physicians, routes calls or takes messages as appropriate. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $25.00 -$25.00 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time. Explore our currently open positions and apply to the ones that fit you best. Keep track of your application in the selection process and new opportunities as they open. We hope you choose to join our team of dedicated professionals serving those who entrust us with their care. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!