JOB TITLE: Neurophysiology Technician I

LOCATION: Geisinger Community Medical Center

DEPARTMENT: Neuroscience

WORK SCHEDULE: Rotation

WORK TYPE: Full Time (1.0 FTE- 80 hours biweekly)

JOB SUMMARY:

The EEG Technologist I is an entry to mid-level position in the neurodiagnostic unit or department. The EEG Technologist I will perform EEGs procedures according to facility policy and procedures. The EEG Technologist I will maintain patient safety during clinically significant events, and other related duties. Communication skills are essential for this position. During EEG procedures for which competence has not been achieved, the EEG Technologist I trains under direct technical supervision. Once training is completed and all required institution competencies have been achieved, the EEG Technologist I works under indirect technical supervision.

It is expected that the institution employing the EEG Technologist I makes available the appropriate personnel to provide required direct technical supervision during training and indirect technical supervision.

Direct technical supervision requires that an EEG technologist II or a physician who performs all technical aspects required for electroencephalography must be physically present at all times during the procedure.

Indirect technical supervision requires that an EEG Technologist II or a physician who performs all technical aspects required for electroencephalography must be immediately available to provide assistance and direction throughout the procedure.

The EEG Technologist I works under the technical direction of the EEG Technologist II or higher and reports to administrative and clinical leadership as is defined by facility policy and procedures.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates good:

a. Vision

b. Hearing

c. Manual dexterity

d. Talking and speech

e. Typing

Demonstrates the ability to concentrate for long periods of time under stressful conditions and still perform properly and effectively

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Enrolled in, or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), accredited Electrodiagnostic (END) Program or an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience working in healthcare preferred.

Current BCLS certification preferred. Required to maintain.

Entry level PC and Microsoft™ Windows® knowledge.

Credentialing to be achieved within three years of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Skills:

1. Frequent walking

2. Sitting/Standing

3. Reaching including above/below shoulder height

4. Pulling/Pushing >50 pounds

5. Carrying <50 pounds

Physical Exposure:

1. Lighting bright and dim

2. Mechanical hazards

3. Hazardous substances

4. Infectious diseases

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (G-CMC), Scranton, Pa., is an acute care hospital licensed for 297 beds and houses the only Level II Trauma Center in Lackawanna County and Scranton’s only neurosurgery program and adult in-patient behavioral health unit. It is also home to comprehensive cardiovascular and orthopaedic services, as well as a broad range of other surgical and radiological services.

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employee