EEG Technician

At Dignity Health living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC) now part of CommonSpirit Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.

· Our exceptional benefits package includes:

· Competitive compensation

· Flexible scheduling

· Career growth opportunities

· Tuition reimbursement

· Relocation assistance for eligible position

What started as a simple community hospital is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals a network of primary and specialty care clinics outpatient health and wellness centers cardiac diagnostic centers and outpatient medical imaging centers.

As you build your career at DH-YRMC you’ll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live work and to enjoy the outdoors.

· It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities.

· Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures.

· The carefree relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities so you can focus on your career and your family.

Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family security and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care has earned awards such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022) Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021 2020) and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020 2021) and has placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare. Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott has to offer! #hellohumankindness

Job Summary:

To perform the complete range of technical, clerical and patient care functions necessary for the efficient operation of the Neurodiagnostic laboratory.

Essential Functions:

• Routine and emergency adult and pediatric EEGs, as well as cerebral death procedures. Responds to emergency after-hours EEG requests as deemed bona-fide by the neurologist or director. Takes weekend call and works holidays on a rotating basis.
• Processes EEG recordings for filing and all clerical tasks associated with neurodiagnostic studies.
• Participates in quality assurance program, maintenance and updating of procedure manual, and safety program. Maintains all neurodiagnostic equipment, accessories and supplies.
• Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
• Shows good judgment in evaluations of patient testing; bases opinions on sound principles.
• Technically performs and evaluates EEGs & EPs in a skilled and knowledgeable manner.
• Demonstrates good judgment in setting priorities, revising priorities as needed, in order to maintain high level patient care and departmental cost effectiveness.
• Utilizes the principals of the IDEA program. Thoroughly explains to each patient the procedure about to be performed; relaxes and reassures patient in order to ensure cooperation, compliance and optimal technical results. Greets patient in a courteous, professional manner; responding with empathy and using positive interpersonal skills. Introduces self and refers to patient by name.
• Always attempts to understand patient needs, responding accordingly and with appropriate course of action.
• Always respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses complete discretion when discussing patient matters.
• Maintains a learning relationship with Neurologist for on-going technical integrity and improved patient care.
• Maintains all neurodiagnostic equipment, accessories and supplies. Cleans equipment and accessories, maintains a neat patient area and work space. Performs routine Safety and preventive maintenance checks on all equipment used. Follows policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety, MSDS, and Infection Control Manuals.
• Maintains the Neurodiagnostic Quality Assurance Program.