Senior Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist - PRN

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Job Summary

The Technologist II is responsible for performing standard as well as more complicated and complex EEG recordings, is able to monitor additional electrophysiological phenomena by means of appropriate techniques and instrumentation, may assist in the training and teaching of END Students or END I Technicians and may participate in research studies

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine and complex EEG recordings in the adult and pediatric EMU. A technologist at this level should demonstrate a working knowledge on the complexities of EEG equipment and how it pertains to hospital networks as well as the best parameters to be used during recording EEG that will provide the most accurate information. (20%)
• Demonstrate proficiency in the standard department workflow in EPIC as well as the skills necessary to complete modification of orders, rescheduling and all functions in EPIC required to maintain Snapboard, scheduling and other duties as assigned. (20%)
• Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining daily inter-personal relationships and communication with clinical team regarding relevant patient information, patient care and scheduling. (10%)
• Keep equipment in clean operating condition. Perform maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and report need for major repairs. (10%)
• Complete daily work flow tasks in EPIC, W-Ren folder, Neuro-productivity (10%)
• Participate in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities. (10%)
• Complete annual Denver Health cornerstone training, participate in annual department competency, remain current in all relevant department competencies, maintain BLS certification, and follow Denver Health flu shot policy. (10%)
• Assist END Supervisor in program development and laboratory organization. (10%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years experience as an END I required.

Licenses:

• Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologist (ABRET) or its equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association or Red Cross required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Is able to utilize ACNS guidelines and critical thinking skills to obtain a superior quality EEG recording. Independent judgement and initiative a must
• Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
• Must be able to accurately describe the symptoms of malfunctioning equipment and have a basic knowledge of the software platforms and there functions used to record EEG
• Demonstrate sound judgement and decision making regarding the utilization of help desk tickets

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Work Type

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Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Outstanding benefits

• Education opportunities

• Shared leadership and advancement opportunity

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Immediate retirement plan matching

• Professional clinical advancement program

• Participation in evidence-based projects

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

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