• Electroencephalography Technician (EEG), Per Diem

    Beth Israel Lahey Health (Winchester, MA)


    **Job Type:** Per Diem

    **Time Type:** Part time

    **Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)

    **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt

     

    When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

     

    Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by providing diagnostic Electroencephalogram EEG studies to assist in the diagnosis of seizure disorders. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patient as well as performing and preparing accurate EEG testing and reports for Neurologist’s interpretation.

    Job Description:

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education/Experience Required:

    + High School Diploma or G.E.D.

    + Completion of a clinical training course from an American Society of Electroencephalogram Technicians approved school, successful completion of a national recognized accredited Polysomnographer program or equivalent on the job training

    **Education/Experience Preferred:** At least one year of EEG Tech experience

    Other Skills/Knowledge Required:

    + Basic Computer Skills.

    + For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team

    LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

    **Required:** N/A

    **Preferred:** Certification by American Society of Electroencephalogram Technician

    **LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:** Basic Life Support

    **POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:** Neonate, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

    JOB FUNCTIONS

    As part of the Cardiopulmonary team, the EEG Technician:

    + Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders for specific tests.

    + Explains testing procedure to patients.

    + Prepares equipment for use by calibrating equipment required for testing, verifying proper functions and making adjustments as necessary.

    + Applies electrodes and sensors to patient according to guidelines.

    + Performs inpatient or outpatient EEG study and monitors patient for proper function of all EEG channels throughout the study.

    + Performs inpatient EEG by going to patient units including complex areas such as operating room, ICU, and emergency room.

    + Assists in the preparation and transcription of reports for physician interpretation.

    + Cleans and disinfects all equipment.

    + Assists with scheduling patient for procedures, answering departments, and filing of medical records.

    + Inputs patient charges and other pertinent information into the EPIC system.

    + Communicates and collaborates with referring physician and neurology staff to review tests and availability.

     

    As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

     

    More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

     

    Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled