EEG / EMG Technologist

Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: -- Department: Neurodiagnostics -- Schedule:--- Full Time Days 40 hours/week -- Pay Range starts at:--$30.91 Daily pay available!-- Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts----- Location:--St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. ** Qualified external candidates only Join the SSM Health Team and fulfill your calling! Job Summary: Performs intraoperative neuromonitoring to record the function of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles using a variety of techniques. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs tests to diagnose potentially life-threatening neurological disorders.
• May perform advanced monitoring during brain and spine surgery.
• In addition to IONM, may perform Intensive Care Monitoring (ICU), Long Term Monitoring (LTM), Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Evoked Potentials (EP).
• Reviews planned procedures and orders to determine the structures at risk and makes adjustments as needed.
• Prepares and positions equipment to ensure patient safety. Maintains equipment.
• Provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to policy and procedure.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  EDUCATION
  • Associate's degree in Neurodiagnostic Technology or completion of a Neurodiagnostic Technology program
    EXPERIENCE
    • No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
      • Constant standing and walking.
      • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
      • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
      • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
      • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
      • Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
      • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
      • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
      • Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
      • Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
      • Rare kneeling and sitting. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
        
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        • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
        • And
        • Certification for Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation
        • Or
        • Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T.) - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing-- Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 3600000007 E.E.G. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.--
          
          • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).--
          • Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay--(fees may apply)-- before payday.
          • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.--

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