Electroencephalograph (EKG) Technician, Clinical Neurophysiology, Jackson Main, PT, Weekends, Nights

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Clinical Neurophysiology

Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136 

Shift details: Part-Time, Night/Weekend Shift (Saturday-Sunday/7PM-7AM)

Why Jackson: Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. 

Summary

Electroencephalograph Technician operate electronic equipment which graphically records electrical impulses generated in the brain to obtain data for evaluation of certain brain disorders.

Responsibilities

• Performs EEGs on in/out patients according to the American Electroencephalographic Society's Guidelines in EEG/Minimum Technical Standards for: - Performing Clinical EEG, - Pediatric EEG - EEG Recording of Suspected Cerebral Death. 
• Performs EEG in monitoring of surgical procedures and direct electroencephalography during epilepsy surgery. 
• Obtains tracings from chronically implanted electrodes. 
• Summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, patient, or other knowledgeable persons. 
• Explains the recording procedure, using a style appropriate to the age and needs of the patient and family. 
• Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on age groups, patient specific needs, hx, etc. 
• Provides appropriate patient care for age groups served and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient emergency situations. 
• Keeps room and equipment in clean operating condition. 
• Performs maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and reports the need for major repairs. 
• Prepares EEG tracings with complete information about montages, filters, sensitivity, etc. and paperwork for interpretation by physicians. 
• Processes paperwork and computer functions to facilitate recordkeeping and billing. 
• Orders and distributes laboratory supplies. 
• Retrieves previous EEG tracings and/or reports for reference. 
• Schedules in/outpatients when necessary. 
• Prepares equipment for sterilization. 
• Assists supervisor in the technical training of students in affiliated EEG technology programs, residents and visiting personnel as needed. 
• Accepts "on-call" duties when assigned. 
• Participates in professional association activities, meetings, seminars and in-services, keeping abreast of new developments in EEG technology. 
• Performs other related work as required to assure efficiency of the Department. 
• Assists with fielding phones, filing and other front office functions as needed. Is competent in the following, as appropriate to the age of the patients served: - the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients needs; - a knowledge of patient growth and development. 
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

• High School diploma is required.

Skill

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. 
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. 
• Ability to understand and follow instructions. 
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. 
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. 
• Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Credentials

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

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