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CHI Health Immanuel
EEG Tech
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What they do
An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.
$71,795 / year median in Nebraska
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Where You'll Work CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve. Job Summary and Responsibilities As an EEG Tech, you will perform diagnostic Electroencephalography, seizure monitoring, and evoked potential recordings of the brain or central nervous system per physician orders and established protocols.
Every day you will prepare patients, ensure a safe testing environment, execute studies, observe and document results, and monitor equipment, all under direct healthcare provider supervision.
To be successful, you will possess thorough knowledge of EEG equipment, continuously update your skills, and actively participate in quality assurance programs to uphold diagnostic accuracy and patient safety. Performs standard and complex electroencephalographic recordings. Assists physician with electromyography. Places the patient on the examination table and explains procedure. Keeps equipment in a clean operating condition. Troubleshoots and repairs minor malfunctions in the equipment. Initiates repair of malfunctioning equipment. Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected medical and employee confidentiality. Uses confidential information only as needed to perform legitimate duties. Transports patients, maintaining safety and comfort. Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure. Job Requirements Required One to two years clinical experience in EEG/EMG lab or medical assisting experience Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Every day you will prepare patients, ensure a safe testing environment, execute studies, observe and document results, and monitor equipment, all under direct healthcare provider supervision.
To be successful, you will possess thorough knowledge of EEG equipment, continuously update your skills, and actively participate in quality assurance programs to uphold diagnostic accuracy and patient safety. Performs standard and complex electroencephalographic recordings. Assists physician with electromyography. Places the patient on the examination table and explains procedure. Keeps equipment in a clean operating condition. Troubleshoots and repairs minor malfunctions in the equipment. Initiates repair of malfunctioning equipment. Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected medical and employee confidentiality. Uses confidential information only as needed to perform legitimate duties. Transports patients, maintaining safety and comfort. Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure. Job Requirements Required One to two years clinical experience in EEG/EMG lab or medical assisting experience Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire