EEG Technician, Electroencephalography (Per Diem, On Call)

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary:

Performs standard and complex electroencephalographic (EEG) procedures using specialized equipment and evoked responses, under minimum direction. Measures and records electrical brain activity to locate abnormalities. Schedules patients and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Graduate of an AMA accredited EEG program or documented proficiency of EEG competency: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Completes electroencephalograph and evoked response tests as requested by a physician to detect brain disorders or damage. Measures and records the electrical activity of brain waves via electrodes secured to the patient's scalp.
• Gathers the patient's medical history. Explains testing procedures and prepares the patient for the procedure.
• Monitors the patient's status and notes any abnormalities during testing. Reports the findings to the patient's doctor for further analysis after testing.
• Calibrates and checks equipment on a weekly basis and orders necessary supplies.
• Processes patient records, in adherence with established procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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