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Prisma Health

EKG/Neurodiagnostics Tech. Job in Maryville Gr8Jobs

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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.

$57,803 / year median in Tennessee

+19% projected growth

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Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Performs quality EEGs (routine and video) and seizure monitoring. Facilitates aspects of study completion and reporting within the department. Participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all healthcare personnel. Carries out all applicable processes of the EEG department. Takes call on a rotating basis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas and procedures. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs quality EEGs including awake and asleep studies, video EEGs, cerebral silence, photic stimulation, portable EEGs and other studies/procedures performed within the department. Performs calibrations and evaluations and adjusts the EEG instrument to the proper technical standards with emphasis on sensitivity, time axis, and mechanical/electrical baselines in order to obtain top-quality EEG recordings. Performs EEGs in accordance with 10-20 system outlined by ACNS and in accordance with the Medical Director guidelines, departmental policies and departmental procedures on patients of all ages. Communicates with physicians and team members concerning patients. Examples may include test availability and email notifications to physicians concerning transfer of studies or change in patient condition. Recognizes and responds to life-threatening EEG tracings. Trainees, under close supervision, will receive training and instruction in performing electroencephalographic examinations. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school diploma. Completion of a formal neurodiagnostic program preferred. Experience - No previous experience required. Neurodiagnostic experience preferred. In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses BLS certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Detail-oriented Organizational skills Communication skills. Ability to demonstrate basic understanding of interpretation of EEGs. Ability to maintains a high skill level of knowledge of EEG through ongoing education and information sharing. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc. Department Electro-Neuro Diagnostics Share your talent with us!
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