What are the responsibilities and job description for the EEG Tech Coordinator position at Integrated Medical Services, Inc.?
Under the supervision of the practice manager and clinical leader, the EEG tech coordinator will be responsible for overall supervision of EEG workflows and operations for rural ambulatory service lines. In addition to working as a tech at phoenix locations, the EEG Coordinator supports the rural ambulatory service department, travels to the rural locations and completes patient's home visits. Goals include the achievement of clinical and quality measures, operational efficiency, financial targets as well as population/age specific needs of the department. The coordinator will also perform patient's medical history, explain testing procedures, and prepare the patient for the procedure. During testing as a working EEG technician monitor the patient's status and notes any abnormalities. After testing they report the findings to the provider to further analysis. Instill the IMS mission, vision and values in the work performed.
Responsibilities:
- Manages EEG Techs by coordinating schedules, ensuring that patients are scheduled and prepped in a timely manner, and that any complaints are dealt with professionally and in accordance with IMS policy and procedure.
- Gathers patient's medical history, explain testing procedures, and prepare the patient for the procedure.
- Place electrodes to appropriate locations on patient's scalp. Ensure that the patient feels comfortable and secure
- Monitors the patient's status and note any abnormalities. Monitor the patient's heart rate and other vital signs.
- After testing is complete, report findings to the patient's doctor for further analysis
- Perform prescribed standard and complex electroencephalographic and evoked potential procedures.
- Analyze, identify and document procedures to maximize patient outcome.
- Ensure an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to troubleshoot minor problems and make adjustments as needed during the procedure.
- Assist with activities to improve department and processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.
- Travel to patient home as for Ambulatory EEG Monitoring including equipment and hookup ad disconnect
- Regular travel s expected to rural locations including home visits.
- Complete log sheets for Home Monitoring
Education and Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Graduate from an accredited EEG technician program strongly preferred
- Active certification by American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoke Potential Technologists strongly preferred
- Two years of work experience in Neurology preferred
- Must have knowledge of and follow HIPAA guidelines and secure Protected Health Information at all times
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, Ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures
- Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion
- The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Joining Integrated Medical Services is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. Our hope is that each day you’ll uncover a new reason to love what you do. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!
You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.
- IMS is a tobacco-free work environment
IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Experience
Preferred- Manages EEG Techs by coordinating schedules, ensuring that patients are scheduled and prepped in a timely manner, and that any complaints are dealt with professionally and in accordance with IMS policy and procedure.
Education
Required- Technical/other training or better
