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General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for an END Technician to join our team!
As an END Technician, you will be Responsible for the preparation of the patient, conducting various electro neurodiagnostic studies and the collection of information pertinent to the interpretations of tests.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Performs Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies, including long-term epilepsy monitoring, including ECS recordings, evoked potentials intraoperative monitoring, ambulatory EEG with special parameter monitoring, END for adult, pediatric, neonatal in/outpatients, and other special studies under the supervision of the lab and on the nursing units. Summarizes the patient's neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledgeable person and explains the recording procedure to the patient and any family members present.
Explains the recording procedure to the patient and any family members present. Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on patient history, clinical observations, and END findings. Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other emergency situations.
Ability to differentiate, with supervision, artifacts from cerebral waveforms, troubleshoots and correct technically related problems. Ability to recognize, with appropriate training, critical events related to sleep pathology and seizure disorders and medical emergencies arising during the study. Ensures electrical safety of the patient. Follows infection control and OSHA standards and guidelines.
Completes all necessary record keeping and storing of records or graphs. Keeps equipment in clean operating condition, performs maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and reports the need for major repairs, equipment, and supplies to the supervisor. Participates in orientation and training of other staff and attends conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
6 months experience working in the neurodiagnostic field.
CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
Associate degree in a related science field preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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