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**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.

EMG TECHNICIAN. PREFERENCE IF EEG TRAINED

MAIN FUNCTION:

Performs EEG exams and may assist with EMG testing. Performs a variety of technical and clerical duties related to the department.

Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interprets physician orders and schedules patients appropriately, maintaining the schedule to optimize patient care. Communicates information about the schedule following department policy.

Contacts the appropriate person for clarification/resolution when unsure of an order or scheduling conflicts arise.

Documents all pertinent patient demographic and insurance information. Properly identifies the patient according to policy 100% of the time.

Competently prepares patients for testing. Performs such task(s) in a manner appropriate for the age group of the patient.

Competently performs EEG testing as well as providing OR monitoring during carotid endarterectomies.

Responds immediately to emergency needs throughout the hospital

Communicates information and instructions regarding tests and specimen collection to clients (e.g. patients and/or family members, physicians, other healthcare providers) in a manner appropriate to and respectful of the age group of the client even under adverse conditions.

Monitors equipment function and documents information as required by department policy. Takes corrective action as needed, if required, and documents it.

Performs clerical functions to support the department's needs including, but not limited to, filing, obtaining signatures, notifying neurologists of test to be interpreted, etc.

Maintains current competency with regard to polices for chemical and biological hazards found in the workplace, universal precautions, TB and CHIP policies.

Ensures work area is neat and clean.

Monitors adequacy of supplies adhering to department policy for restocking.

Maintains current competency with regard to polices for chemical and biological hazards found in the workplace, universal precautions, TB and CHIP policies.

Maintains a professional demeanor at all times including, but not limited to, respect for patient rights to privacy and confidentiality, adequate and appropriate age-related interactions, and handling emergent situations.

Answers telephone according to standard hospital policy taking action, recording messages, and/or relaying messages as appropriate.

Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules, and regulations as set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.

At all times, promotes the safety and health of themselves, coworkers, patients, and visitors to Milton Hospital.

May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor. Understands position includes rotation to weekends, holidays, or other shifts as necessary. Understands position requires flexibility in staiiing times and assignments to accommodate patient and/or department needs

Understands that all job functions are subject to change at the discretion of the Hospital Administration.

Employee maintains competencies (position specific and hospital-wide) required for the specific patient population served.

Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules, and regulations set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.

May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.

The nature of the tasks/responsibilities required of employees in this position will likely expose them to blood and body fluids. Employees will be oriented to and required to understand and follow the standard precautions for infection control. A summary list of tasks and procedures that may cause exposure to blood and body fluids is listed in the attached Physical Abilities Job Description. Also identified is the protective gear that is available.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education equivalent to 1-2 years of college preparation in the END field.

Registered with the American Board of Registration of END Technologists or working toward registration.

A Physical Abilities Job Description is a component of this Job Description.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being perfom1ed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

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