Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (PRN/Days)

The Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technologist I conducts electroencephalography (EEG) testing and other neurodiagnostic procedures on patients, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of brain, neurological and/or sleep disorders. The Technologist conducts testing in the outpatient, inpatient hospital or operating room environment, documenting results and reporting findings to designated physicians.

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Environment Safety Provides a safe procedural environment by recognizing and responding to life-threatening situations.
• Documentation and Reporting Recognizes, documents and reports critical tests results to the designated interpreting physician.
• Medical History and Symptom Documentation Documents pertinent patient medical history, including current medications and circumstances surrounding reported symptoms.
• Procedure Recording Customizes the recording procedure appropriately as per referral evaluation, patient history or observed EEG waveforms.
• Artifact Documentation Differentiates artifacts from cerebral or peripheral nerve responses and troubleshoots possible causes, documenting steps taken to alleviate such artifacts.
• Disinfection Disinfects testing room, equipment, and supplies in accordance with departmental/facility infection control policies.
• Procedures Documentation Ensures procedures are appropriately logged, charged and distributed to the interpreting physician.
• Performance Improvement Identifies and monitors opportunities for performance improvement of services.
• Contraindications Determines any contraindications to testing or monitoring protocols based on patient history or physician orders.
• Testing Conducts EEG, and other neurodiagnostic testing, appropriate to the patient's age and according to departmental policies and procedures.
• On-Call Rotation Participates in on-call rotation to provide off shift coverage, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• Required 1 year healthcare experience
• Required within 2 years of hire Registered Electroencephalogram Technologist (R. EEG T)
• Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Preferred Certificate
• Preferred 1 year Neuro diagnostics (EEG / sleep)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.