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• Job Summary and Qualifications
• Under the direction of the Manager of Non-Invasive Cardiology/Neurodiagnostics performs EEG studies, EMGs, evoked potentials, epilepsy studies and other related examinations according to established standards and practices at a high technical level.

• Essential Job Functions:

• 1.

• Demonstrates technical proficiency for basic digital EEG.

This includes familiarity with national, hospital, and lab standards for testing. Candidate will utilize the 10-20 system of electrode placement to include manual measurements, skin prep, and electrode application (paste and collodian). Demonstrates proper knowledge of montage selection based on patient condition. At the completion of all studies, properly removes electrodes, clean patient/equipment, and documents all necessary paperwork.

• 2.

• Demonstrates critical thinking and skill to recognize and correct artifact accordingly. Candidate can successfully trouble-shoot equipment and leads appropriately.
• 3.

• Demonstrates technical proficiency for proper set-up of long-term studies (Epilepsy) to include lead placement and patient prep. Candidate will be familiar checking the system during on-going recordings and transfer of digital data to reading station for interpretation by a qualified reader.
• 4.

• Demonstrates technical proficiency for set-up of ambulatory EEG to include lead placement and patient prep. Candidate will ensure proper and complete in-services for all patients on the use of all equipment. Candidate will transfer all data as necessary to the reading station.
• 5.

• Assists physicians to perform EMGs. Candidate will prepare the room and set up the necessary equipment, arrange for patient transport, and provide all necessary supplies for the procedure. 6. Will assist and/or train as needed in the performance of evoked potentials (VERs, BAERs, and SSEPs). Performs patient education about all procedures performed within the lab.
• 6.

• Will assist and/or train as needed in the performance of evoked potentials (VERs, BAERs, and SSEPs). Performs patient education about all procedures performed within the lab.
• Additional Job functions:
• 1.

• Initiates recall of third-party vendor for the provision of peripheral vascular studies. Duties will include contacting vendor, entering proper charges, and appropriate documentation.
• 2.

• Maintaining all patient reports. This includes but is not limited to the following: pulling all previous reports/images/tracings, presenting paperwork/studies to the correct reading physician, notifying reading physicians of requests, log book entries, and entering proper patient charges into Meditech.
• 3.

• Candidate will take "Call" on a rotating basis; acquires signed physician orders with appropriate indicator for all exams; maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• 4.

• Demonstrates good judgement in responding to STAT calls and demonstrates the ability to prioritize STAT orders.
• 5.

• Maintains cleanliness of the lab to include equipment and facilities. Will follow proper disinfection techniques for such equipment as leads.
• 6.

• Ordering of supplies. Check each month for supply needs and order appropriate amounts at the beginning of each month. Restocks supplies on equipment as necessary.
• 7.

• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
• 8.

• Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals under the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
• 9.

• Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• 10.
• Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
• 11.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Education and Experience:

• 1.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2.

• Preferred candidate would be a graduate of an AMA school of neurodiagnostics or a medical assistant course or its equivalent.
• 3.

• Minimum of one-year experience in a hospital setting performing neurodiagnostic procedures.

• Minimum License and Certificates Required:

• 1.

• Preference will be given to candidates with registry from the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists, Inc. (REEGT).
• 2.

• CPR Certification

• Equipment Utilized:

• + •NCI Digital EEG with Uniquant Software•+ •NCI Digital Long-term Video Monitoring•+ •Nicolet Alliance Digital EEG•+ •Digitrace Ambulatory EEG with/without Video•+ •TECA TD 5 and

TD50 EMG

Machines

• + •Nicolet Spirit (Evoked Potential)•+ •Meditech, PC, other common Office Equipment•Benefits•Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include: +

• Comprehensive benefits
• for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services +
• Wellbeing support,
• including free counseling and referral services +
• Time away from work
• programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence +
• Savings and retirement resources
• , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling +
• Education support
• through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing +
• Additional benefits
• for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

• Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed.

We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women's pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®. Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our EEG Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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