EEG Technologist

The EEG Technologist provides expertise to the EEG and EMU departments. The EEG Technologist is credentialed in EEG (R. EEG T.). providing general oversight of the EEG Technologist Assistant and EEG Technologist Entry. The EEG Technologist independently obtains high quality, artifact-free neurodiagnostic studies on patients in the outpatient laboratory and\or at the patient's bedside. Performs tasks in partnership with the care team to ensure patient comfort and safety while the patient is being evaluated. The EEG technologist is qualified to provide a descriptive analysis of waveforms and patterns but is not responsible for the interpretation of data. Performs routine as well as more advanced testing per program guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
1. Performs routine and limited advanced EEG procedures, in the lab and/or at the bedside.
2. Performs special procedures such as PET, SPECT, ECS, Neonatal EEG's, GRID placement, ECOG and VNS per program guidelines.
3. Observes, notates, and analyzes ongoing clinical and technical changes, adjusting the testing procedures as appropriate for individual recording session.
4. Maintains current knowledge to ensure a safe working environment and demonstrate practical application of all policies & procedures relative to safety, infection control, standard precautions, and risk management.
5. Completes thorough documentation for procedure being conducted.
6. Follows the International 10-20 system for proper electrode application.
7. Ensures ACNS Guidelines are followed for all Neurodiagnostic procedures.
8. Ensures special projects are completed during non-patient care down time. Including following up with archiving of records.
9. Assists in maintaining equipment. Participates with keeping lab in good and clean condition. Reports malfunctions to department leadership as needed.
10. Identifies and performs technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.

SCOPE & LEVEL

Guidelines: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.

Complexity: Falls between the entry and full performance/senior level. Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Team member primarily applies standardized practices.

Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or that are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.

Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the team member performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction. Work product is subject to continual review.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED
• EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in Electroneurodiagnostics including completion of clinicals and six months of pediatric experience.
• CERTIFICATION(S): BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR
• Licensure(s): Registration or Credential -ABRET Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T)

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $28.61 to $42.92

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.