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.
1 Description American Traveler is hiring an EEG Technologist at a pediatric teaching hospital, requiring 3 years of experience and BLS certification, with the ability to float across multiple units. Details 13-week contract at a large pediatric academic medical center EEG department with exposure to a wide range of neuro diagnostics Work settings include Adult ICU, Adult Inpatient, Adult Outpatient, ED, Level 1 Trauma, NICU, and PICU Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Floating to different units is a requirement for most positions Epic EMR (preferred) Patient ratio of 1:4 Requirements Minimum of 3 years of EEG Technologist experience Current BLS certification required ABRET certification preferred 2 supervisory or managerial references required for consideration; at least one must be a supervisor or manager (charge nurse references are not accepted) License required if applicable Must live more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position Cannot have worked permanently at this facility within the past 2 years Ability and willingness to float to different units as needed Additional Information Procedures performed include electrode placement, routine EEG, sleep EEG, sleep-deprived EEG, portable recording, long-term/video monitoring, ambulatory
EEG, ECI
brain death studies, evoked potentials (auditory, motor, somatosensory/SSEP, visual), and assistance with EMG/nerve conduction studies Responsible for checking, operating, and calibrating electromyographic equipment in accordance with standard procedures First-time travelers will be considered for this position Orientation begins on a Monday; candidates must be flexible during the first two weeks as the schedule may vary Teaching hospital and community hospital experience are both preferred No-call/no-show incidents are taken very seriously and may result in disciplinary action up to termination
