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EEG TECHNICIAN I-PER DIEM - 10033376
Duarte, CACity of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.
EEG Technician I-Per Diem
About City of Hope
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Provides auxiliary technical support for a clinical neurodiagnostic laboratory which offers EEG's, EMG's, nerve conduction tests, evoked potential tests, audiograms, visual field testing and other tests within their scope of practice.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Performs clerical duties as required including scheduling of procedures, archiving of studies, and charge entry. Demonstrates basic computer skills. Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Ability to carry out tests with some supervision.
EEG's (adults and children), evoked potentials (visual, auditory, somatosensory, cognitive), audiograms, visual fields, and all other studies within their scope of practice.
Under the guidance of more senior techs and physicians, assist with the recognition of artifacts (patient, instrumental, or environmental).
Documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact. Assists more senior techs and physicians in monitoring and sensory nerve conduction tests, and EMGs.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate actions to take during emergency situations. Ensures electrical safety to patients and staff. Developing knowledge of departmental infection control standards related to patients, equipment, and electrodes.
Comply with department/institution guidelines for handling of infectious/hazardous materials.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of neuroanatomy, physiology, basic electronics, electrical safety, END instrumentation, pattern recognition, and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence procedures.
Reviews studies with lead, supervisor, manager, director and/or interpreting physician and implements suggestions for quality improvement. Learns to perform additional and advanced procedures by supervised practice with increasing independence.
Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Your qualifications should include:
High School or equivalent
Knowledge of medical terms. Experience working in a medical setting.
Current BLS (American Heart Association)
Registered EEG Technologist Certificate within 2 years of hire