SMWMI_EEG Technician_G0511

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a team that is transforming care in the community and leading the way toward excellence in customer service and clinical outcomes, this is the career path for you. Mercy Health continues to define what “Excellence” means to our patients, our physicians, our staff and our community.

The epilepsy team includes the largest and most experienced team of neurological experts in West Michigan, including three certified epileptologists, as well as neurosurgeons, dedicated epilepsy nurses and EEG technologists, including West Michigans only advanced practice EEG technologist— all housed within The Hauenstein Neuroscience Center at Saint Marys, the only self-contained neuroscience hospital in Michigan.

Education

Minimum Graduate of an accredited Electro neurodiagnostic Program (END) program or on the job training with a minimum of two years experience.

Preferred Graduate of an accredited Electro neurodiagnostic Program (END) with a minimum of an associate degree and one year electro neurodiagnostic experience.

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification or ability to obtain upon hire. Ability to complete certification as an EEG Technologist by the American Board of Electro neurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET), within two years of hire.

Preferred associate degree in health sciences.

Related Experience

Minimum Satisfactory completion of CCF EEG Course and Testing.

Preferred Non-invasive EEG testing competence.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Ability to read, write, and understand English, comprehends training manuals, duty lists, paperwork and forms. Follows basic directions. Works independently and demonstrates safe work practices.

Computer Competency

Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Physical/Mental

Stand, sit (80-100% of the time); Bend, climb, reach, restrain, twist (50-80%). Crawl, squat, crouch, stoop, kneel (21-50%); Lift / carry, push / pull objects weighing more than 60 lbs. (50-80%); Perform detailed tasks (5-20%), work with interruptions and changing work priorities (80-100%); Hear speech, speak loudly / softly; Distinguish sounds, colors, hot / cold surfaces, temperatures, odors; Utilize far / near vision depth perception, fine motor skills, manual dexterity. Ability to lift up to a maximum of 35lbs. and perform push/pull tasks that require a maximum force of 35 lbs. Ability to physically operate safe patient movement equipment in compliance with the Safe Patient Movement Policy.

Opportunities and Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Benefits package- medical, vision, dental

Engaging, friendly colleagues

Variety of schedules Career Coaching, Career Exploration, and progression opportunities

Continuing education funds, tuition reimbursement, and lifelong learning opportunities

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran