• EEG Technician

    HCA HealthcareCharleston, SC 29409

    Job #2684802279

  • Description

    Introduction

    Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an EEG Technician? At Trident Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

    Benefits

    Trident Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

    • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

    • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

    • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

    • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

    • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

    • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

    • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

    • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

    • Colleague recognition program

    • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

    • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated EEG TECH like you to be a part of our team.

    Job Summary and Qualifications

    The EEG Technician works under the direction of the EEG/Cardiopulmonary Director and performs various EEG tests including standard EEG, Electrocerebral Inactivity, Neonatal EEG and other neurological tests such as Evoked Potentials and assists in Nerve Conduction Studies. The EEG Tech should have a sound knowledge and proficiency in the use of all Neuro-Diagnostic equipment. The EEG Tech monitors patients aged from neonatal to geriatric throughout the test and documents observations, collects data from various monitors and reports this information to the physician.

    What you will do in this role:

    • You will explain the test to the patient. You will obtain an accurate and concise patient history. You will note patient information, such as seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurologic symptoms, and any medications taken.

    • You will demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient's family, Neuro-Diagnostic staff, Laboratory staff, physicians and other members of the hospital staff. You will interact with Neurologists, other physicians, and other staff personnel.

    • You will measure and apply EEG electrodes in an accurate and efficient manner.

    • You will calibrate, evaluate and adjust the EEG instrument to proper technical standards as required. You will put emphasis on sensitivity, time axis, mechanical and electrical baseline in order to obtain top quality EEG recordings.

    • You will record EEG activity using standard montages. Labels all pertinent machine settings and clinical observations on the EEG tracing.

    • You will clean electrodes and equipment. You will maintain work area in an organized, safe and sanitary fashion by cleaning the patient area and by changing the linen for the next patient.

    What qualifications you may need:

    • A High School Graduate or GED equivalent is preferred

    • Degree from accredited Electro-Diagnostic Technology program is preferred

    • A Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist Certification is preferred

    • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required

    • 1-3 years EEG experience is preferred

    Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.

    We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

    "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our EEG Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.