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North Mississippi Health Services

Per Diem / PRN EEG Technician - $22+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, Mississippi, us, 38802


North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn EEG Technician for a per diem / prn job in Tupelo, Mississippi.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

EEG TechnicianDiscipline:

Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:

OngoingEmployment Type:

Per Diem

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Performs quality Electroencephalograms (EEG) on newborns, infants, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

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Performs quality Electromyograms (EMG) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

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Performs quality Auditory Evoked Response (AER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

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Performs quality Visual Evoked Response (VER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

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Performs quality Somatosensory Evoked Potential (AEP) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.

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Prepares patients for Nerve Conduction studies and performs all followup calculations and documentation.

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Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for patients requiring these modalities.

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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.

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Continuously monitors patient activity and maintains quality recordings through recognition and correction of artifactual data, while remaining vigilant of patient safety and comfort.

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Maintains records to provide complete clinical information and to assure accurate patient charging.

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Assures that equipment and supplies are available to assure quality patient care.

Maintains inventories, makes copies

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Properly cleans reusable equipment, and maintains liquid sterilant according to manufacturer instructions.

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Performs maintenance and calibration on all testing equipment as prescribed by manufacturer.

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Serves as a resource person for other departments.

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Acts as point of contact for issues pertaining to neurodiagnostic testing.

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Collects and analyzes Performance Improvement data, including appointment delay times.

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Shares "On Call" duties with other Neurodiagnostics staff.

**Requirements:**

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The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and technology associated with the various studies performed.

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A minimum of two years experience is preferred.

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CPR required.

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Voluntary credentials desirable.

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Computer skills adequate to interact with the various testing systems required.

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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 #2232-000BEE. Posted job title: Neurophysiology & Emg TechAbout North Mississippi Health Services

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 in helping 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.