EEG Technician - $22+ per hour - North Mississippi Health Services : Job Details

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a EEG Technician for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty:EEG Technician
• Discipline:Allied Health Professional
• Duration:Ongoing
• Employment Type:Staff

* Performs quality Electroencephalograms (EEG) on newborns, infants, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Performs quality Electromyograms (EMG) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Performs quality Auditory Evoked Response (AER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Performs quality Visual Evoked Response (VER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Performs quality Somatosensory Evoked Potential (AEP) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.* Prepares patients for Nerve Conduction studies and performs all followup calculations and documentation.* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for patients requiring these modalities.* Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment to assure appropriate understanding and compliance with testing procedures, patient safety, and ability of patient to effectively participate in the testing.* Continuously monitors patient activity and maintains quality recordings through recognition and correction of artifactual data, while remaining vigilant of patient safety and comfort.* Maintains records to provide complete clinical information and to assure accurate patient charging.* Assures that equipment and supplies are available to assure quality patient care. Maintains inventories, makes copies* Properly cleans reusable equipment, and maintains liquid sterilant according to manufacturer instructions.* Performs maintenance and calibration on all testing equipment as prescribed by manufacturer.* Serves as a resource person for other departments.* Acts as point of contact for issues pertaining to neurodiagnostic testing.* Collects and analyzes Performance Improvement data, including appointment delay times.* Shares On Call duties with other Neurodiagnostics staff.**Requirements:*** The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and technology associated with the various studies performed.* A minimum of two years experience is preferred.* CPR required.* Voluntary credentials desirable.* Computer skills adequate to interact with the various testing systems required.* The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include: neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BWK. Posted job title: Emg Tech Neurophysiology, Neurology Consultants, Ft, Days

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the“you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe inhelping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.