Job Description

Job Description:

To respond to and to perform non-invasive cardiac EKG diagnostic tests on hospital inpatients and outpatients. To provide quality handling of test data, and to assist physicians in accurate testing. The incumbent will work with allied medical professionals and networked Intermountain Healthcare facilities. Technicians will work with physicians to provide quality EKGs.

Scope

Instructs and prepares patients and equipment for tests.
Performs EEG and Evoked Potential testing on patients of all ages in the EEG Department or at the patients bedside. Determines and selects recording parameters based on each patients diagnosis or complaint.
Takes recording, analyzes data, and, with assistance, prepares results for physician. Studies wave characteristics during test to detect evidence of brain disorders.
Completes checklists, writes clear narratives and/or enters data into computer files as appropriate. Completes transcription and accurately processes physician orders according to policy.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

For Platte Valley:

• One year of experience working in healthcare
• Must take and pass the Intermountain Healthcare EKG course and pass off associated skills within four months of hire (or take the first class offered after hire date)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.

Preferred

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

One year of experience working as an EEG technician

Additional requirements for facilitates other than Platte Valley:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years prior experience as an EEG technician OR Graduate of an accredited EEG or END program with one year experience as an EEG technician.
• Board of Registered EEG Technologist (ABRET) or the Certified EEG Technician (CET) registry is required Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.

Location:

Platte Valley Hospital

Work City:

Brighton

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  

$19.97 - $29.74

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ; and our commitment to   diversity, equity, and inclusion .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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