Electroencephalography Technologist (EEG Tech 1)

Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Electroencephalography Technologist (EEG Tech 1)US-OR-PORTLANDJob ID: 24-40498Type: Regular Full-TimeEmanuel Medical Ctr campusOverviewEvery member of the Legacy community moves toward a common goal of providing the best possible care in the most compassionate environment. Your skills as an EEG Technologist will help to fulfill that goal. As you provide EEG monitoring according to physician's orders, you will be extending professional, expert care to the patients we serve. Joining our Neurodiagnostics team, you'll be working with a group of people who are committed to excellence in science and research. This opportunity holds considerable potential as you apply your experience in Electroencephalography to treat the patients we are honored to serve here at Legacy Health. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.ResponsibilitiesThe EEG Technologist I is an entry to mid-level position in the Neurodiagnostics department. The EEG Technologist I performs electroencephalography (EEG), long-term monitoring for epilepsy (LTME), continuous EEG monitoring (cEEG) and ambulatory monitoring. Works with neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations on inpatient units and in the outpatient laboratory. During EEG procedures for which competence has not been achieved, the EEG Technologist I train under direct technical supervision. Once training is complete and all competencies have been achieved, the EEG Technologist I work under indirect or general supervision based on level of competency. Requires ability to work at all Legacy hospitals, float between sites during shift, and to take night, weekend and holiday call as scheduled.QualificationsEducation: High School diploma required. Current enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, or an Associate's Degree or higher with emphasis on physical or biological science from an accredited college or university or equivalent training. Experience: Six months or more experience working in a patient care environment. Skills: Strong communication skills and working proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic systems. LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION: Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action. Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/DisabledCompensation details: 31.68-45.29 Hourly WagePI72498b011cf7-25660-35806538

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