Job ID83334

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

This is an entry to mid-level position in the Neurophysiology department. The END technologist I will perform EEGs in the laboratory and at the patient's bedside. Communication skills are essential for this position. The END technologist I works under direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and indirect supervision of EEG technologists II and III.

Additional Information

Department Name: Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Job Status: PRN Shift: Varies, as needed

Qualifications

EDUCATION - High school diploma or GED required. EXPERIENCE - Six months of experience in EEG (including clinicals) required. CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR required. LICENSE - ABRET Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) within 1 year of start date required. This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE a.) Neonate - 30 days to 1yr c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs g.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Assists with special procedure EEGs such as neonatal recordings, ECS recordings and PET scan recordings.

Assists with special projects during non-patient care down time. - Calibrates and maintains equipment and lab in good and clean condition; verbalizes malfunction to the Clinical Coordinator or Manager as needed.

Completes all paperwork/forms for procedure being conducted; follows up with archiving of records.

Follows the International 10-20 system for proper electrod application. - Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.

Maintain current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrate practical application of all policies & procedures relative to safety, infection control, standard precautions and risk management