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Electrodiagnostic EEG Tech-WAGE

University of Virginia

#Health Services #Patient Care #BLS Certification #Healthcare Professionals #Clinical Operations #Communication Skills #Attention to Detail #Trauma Center #Therapeutic Procedures

Quick overview

The Electrodiagnostic Tech provides essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care by performing diagnostic neurophysiological and cardiovascular testing. This role involves conducting digital electroencephalograms and electrocardiograms to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and cardiac conditions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate's Degree or be enrolled in a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a patient environment, preferably with a pediatric population, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association are required.

associate degreebachelor degreeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingBLS CertificationPatient CareAttention to DetailClinical OperationsTechnical EducationPediatric CareClinical ProgramsElectrocardiogramsRoutine ProceduresCardiovascular TestingModerate SupervisionElectrodiagnostic TestingNeurophysiological TestingDigital Electroencephalograms

Job description

These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health - Health Services professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services.

These jobs are responsible for performing diagnostic neurophysiological and cardiovascular testing to assist in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of neurological and cardiac conditions.
This job family focuses on conducting digital electroencephalograms (dEEG) to evaluate brain activity and electrocardiograms (EKG or ECG) to assess heart function.
Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty.
Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients.
May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills.
Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience.
This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs. Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision.
Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
Additional

Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduate of an accredited formal medical education program such as CVT, EMT, Paramedic, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Sonography, or Associate’s Degree or greater in a Health Sciences related field. Radiography Technician preferred.

Experience

Clinical patient care experience, 2 years or more strongly preferred.

Licensure

Maintains certifications in ACLS. Preparing for certification in PALS, with manager discretion. If grandfathered at Clinician 2, there is a 6-month window to meet ACLS requirement. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping/walking, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion (computer keyboard). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100lbs. Ability to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time. May be exposed to chemicals, cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids/infectious disease. The starting base rate for this role is $33.27 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.