EEG Technician-Per Diem-Day

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Performs electroencephalography (EEG) brainwave testing that assists the Neurologist to establish a diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient.

Responsibilities:

1.Performs routine and STAT on-site EEG and ambulatory EEG testing of patients ranging in age from infant to adult utilizing critical thinking skills and best practices. 

2. Performs video EEG testing of patients ranging in age from pediatric to adult utilizing critical thinking skills and best practices.
3. Uploads and transfers data from ambulatory EEG tests into the database to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data.

4. Communicates with the Neurologist about the status of patient tests including any barriers or observed abnormalities.

5.Performs quality control (QC) to achieve best possible test results per accepted standards.

6. Educates patients and care givers on the testing process and answers any questions or concerns to promote patient compliance and satisfaction.
7. Acts as a liaison to contracted call staff and colleagues at other institutions to facilitate testing and interpretations during off hours.

8. Provides new employee orientation and acts as a resource for new and/or contracted staff.

9. Communicates effectively to other members of the healthcare team regarding patients and their tests.

10. Orders and maintains supplies related to EEG testing.
11. Maintains a database of patients served by the EEG department.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

Required: HS Graduate or Equivalent.

Preferred: Associate degree or higher in a related field.

Other Information:

Required: Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.

Preferred: Previous experience performing EEG/Ambulatory EEG/video EEG testing.

Preferred: Registered EEG Technician from ABRET or ASET. 

Required: Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 155

Department: EEG

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $23.64 - $45.92 Hourly