Job Details

Works within the Neurodiagnostic Department to deliver limited EEG care support services under the supervision of an individual holding an ABRET registered electroneurodiagnostic certification, providing supportive care to patients, including surveillance of monitoring equipment, and assists neurodiagnostic care practitioners in the provision of care to patients and their families. Performs necessary duties which assist the Neurodiagnostic R. EEGT /Preceptor

Job Description

(16 hours) 2 days a week (Monday & Friday) 8 am - 4:30 pm

Summary
Works within the Neurodiagnostic Department to deliver limited EEG care support services under the supervision of an individual holding an ABRET registered electroneurodiagnostic certification, providing supportive care to patients, including surveillance of monitoring equipment, and assists neurodiagnostic care practitioners in the provision of care to patients and their families. Performs necessary duties which assist the Neurodiagnostic R. EEGT /Preceptor

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
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• Practice under supervision of R. EEGT/Preceptor assists in provision of care to patients
• Demonstrates ability to perform equipment set-up and monitoring under direct supervision of R. EEGT/Preceptor
• Assists R.EEGT/Preceptor with direct patient care as follows:
• Assists with neurodiagnostic procedures by preparing and setting up equipment
• Anticipates equipment/supply needs for the admission of discharge of patients in the routine EEG lab and also in the EMU. Sets-up and removes supplies and equipment from patient room for next admission
• Responds according to hospital procedure in emergency situations
• Demonstrates skill in use of EEG/LTM monitoring equipment
• Assists with work in the department, equipment room and EEG tech review area
• Professionalism/Leadership Demonstrates high standards of professionalism by maintaining a professional image in all they do
• Accepts instruction/guidance from preceptor and other clinically advanced personnel
• Participates in evaluation of self, peers, and leaders
• Incorporates into practice recommendations of evaluation by self, peers, and leaders
• Practice contributes towards achieving department based goals
• Demonstrates appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of the Neurodiagnostic Department
• Address patients and colleagues with respect and dignity
• Arrives at work on time and is ready to start the shift
• Learning Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position,
• Examines successes and failures to improve performance
• Participates in identifying and meeting own learning needs
• Applies education and training to daily work to enhance job knowledge and skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Enrolled in an Accredited Neurodiagnostic school
• Measuring and applying EEG electrodes according to the 10-20 rule.
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED - American Heart Association

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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