Per Diem / PRN EEG Technologist - $23-42 per hour

Optum is seeking a per diem / prn EEG Technologist for a per diem / prn job in Golden, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: EEG Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Electroneurodiagnostic Technician provides a comprehensive Neurology service to patients and performs electroencephalogram (EEG) testing; explains tests and procedures to patients in understandable terms.  Positions in this function are responsible for overseeing and participating in day to day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care in a clinic setting. This position will work 2-4 Fridays per month to perform EEG's in Multi-Specialty Clinic for a Neurologist who specializes in seizures.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Ensures direct, clear communication with Neurologists for reporting critically abnormal studies, requesting clinical assistance and relaying any patient care concerns
• Proactively manages EEG clinical schedule to ensure timely patient access and physician presence during testing procedures
• Ensures appropriate referrals and authorizations are obtained and eligibility is verified at least two (2) clinical days prior to testing
• Maintains EEG equipment, prepares patients for procedures and records patients' electric potentials
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations and evidence-based practice guidelines and adheres to policies and procedures
  

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED (will consider Medical Assistant degree with Neurology, Pain Management or Nerve testing experience)
• CPR/BLS or willing to obtain upon hire
• 1+ years of clinical experience in an acute care setting (preferably Neurology and Pain Management)
• 1+ years of experience in neurological anatomy and related neurological disease processes

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of a recognized Electroneurodiagnostic (END) training, which has preferably been reviewed by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology
• Experience with EEG equipment
• Experience with Epic
• Familiarity with Nihon Kohden EEG machine
• Demonstrated proficiency in EEG testing
• Proven excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Optum Job ID #2301713. Posted job title: Per Diem EEG Tech

About Optum

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance