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EEG Technician I | Rapid City Hospital
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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.
$67,011 / year median in South Dakota
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Current Employees:
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH ELab Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $21.67- $27.
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
Job Description Essential Functions:
Within scope of certification/ license, performs all electrodiagnostic service protocols, procedures, and assessments that have been ordered by a provider. Performs all facets of electroencephalographic (EEG) and EMG in the diagnostic laboratory, patient bedside, or outpatient clinic in accordance with department policy and procedures. Performs all neurodiagnostic procedures for diagnostic purposes and maintains records of reports. Performs daily calibrations and periodic maintenance of all diagnostic testing equipment, records results on maintenance records per departmental policy and reference manuals. Reports equipment problems to the department leadership. Performs EEG Call within the EEG call rotation which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies necessary to the function of the diagnostic laboratory. Reviews patient records, physician orders, protocols, and data to demonstrate ability for interpretation of subjective and objective information for patient assessment and order validation. Seeks guidance from Director/Supervisor and Medical Director for unresolved issues. Properly completes charges for billing. Makes accurate records in department logbook and processes all other department and hospital paperwork. Consistently assess, identify, demonstrate the ability to communicate and address special needs of patients that are appropriate to the patient specific age group (neonates Birth- 1 month), (pediatrics 1 month
- 12 years), (adolescent 1 years), (adults 1 years), (Geriatric 65+ years) when directly or indirectly providing treatment, testing or patient care and assess their level of understanding.
Additional Requirements Required:
Education- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- American Heart Association (AHA)
- Within 60 days of hire or transfer. Certification
- within 3-years of hire, dependent on ABRET pathway: Electroencephalography (EEG) Technician Registered
- American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).
Regarding BLS certification:
The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.Preferred:
Experience- 1+ years of
EKG/EEG/ECG
Experience Education- Diploma/ Degree in
Neurodiagnostics Physical Requirements:
Light work- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.