What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services is hiring an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Techician to join our EEG department at our M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center location in Wyoming, MN.
Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides award-winning care to the communities that are northeast of the Twin Cities. We are a Level IV trauma center, providing life-saving treatment to the seriously ill and injured 24 hours a day. We offer complete care for your whole family. Specialty services are available on-site in heart care, cancer care, childbirth, orthopedics, pediatrics and more.
The Electroencephalogram Technician position is responsible for performing prescribed electroencephalogram tests, with the knowledge and ability to collect, assess, interpret and intervene as appropriate in the care of pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
Schedule: This position is a 0.10FTE (4 hours per week). The shift length will vary. Typical work schedule will be on the day/evening shift.
About Fairview
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
Responsibilities Job Description
Electroencephalogram (EEG) testing
- Prepare patient and equipment for EEG procedures
- Operate equipment to record electrical activity of the brain readings
- Monitor patient respiration, heart and brain activity during procedure
- Records evoked responses from patients
- Prepare readings for interpretation by a physician
Equipment setup and sterilization
- Assures availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment
- Assembles and adjusts equipment
- Cleans, replenishes and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed
- Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies
- Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient
Provides patient care
- Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient care appropriate to the age of the patients
- Collaborates with the MD and other staff
- Respects confidentiality of all information
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served
- Partners with patient/care-giver in care/decision making
- Communicates in a respectful manner
- Ensures a safe, secure environment
- Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs
- Provides patient education based on an assessment of learning needs of patient/care-giver
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate of an EEG training program or equivalent experience
- BLS - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current before date of hire
- 1-2 years previous experience as an EEG Tech performing EEGs and evoked responses
Preferred:
- Polysomnography training
- REEG or RPSGT
- 3 or more years experience as an EEG Tech performing EEGs and evoked responses
Additional Requirements:
Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Ability to carry out non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
