EEG Technician

EEG Technician

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Your experience matters

Sovah Health - Martinsville is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an EEG Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.

How you'll contribute

An EEG Technician who excels in this role:

• Reviews existing clinical data, collects additional data and recommends obtaining additional pertinent data.

• Evaluates all data to determine appropriateness and medical necessity of the test ordered.

• Selects, assembles and checks the equipment necessary to perform the diagnostic test

• Initiates, conducts and modifies the prescribed diagnostic procedure

• Maintains patient records and communicates relevant information to members of the health care team

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist by the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology preferred or one year experience.

Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Graduate of an approved Electroneurodiagnostic Program or AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a minimum of two years of clinical experience performing EEG testing, preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Two years' experience in EEG testing. Possess an advanced knowledge of neurology and cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to neurological and cardiopulmonary diagnostics and be able to demonstrate these to others.
  Preference given to certified or registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc, and licensed by the state of Virginia or Registered Electroencepholography Technologist by the American Society for Electroencepholography Society.

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Sovah Health - Martinsville

Sovah Health - Martinsvilleis a 220- bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Martinsville community for over 50 years. We are proud to be accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. We are also a proud member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

EEOC Statement

"Sovah Health - Martinsvilleis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Martinsvilleis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.