EEG Technician jobs in New York

MAIN FUNCTION:

The technician is responsible for processing EKG's, applying Holter Monitors/Event Monitors under the direction and supervision of the lab manager as well as typing and filing responsibilities and scheduling appointments. Reports to the EEG Supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

**        1.         Answers phones/schedules appointments/ for all procedures in lab.

**        2.         Is responsible for all aspects of EKG processing including:

1. Retrieving EKG's throughout the Arnot Health.
2. Sort/Look up and logging of EKG's.
3. Charting and Distribution of EKG's.
4. Filing of EKG's/folders

**        3.         Operates computer in Quadramed, tracks orders, and enters charges for lab.

**        4.         Hooks up and transmits ambulatory holter monitors and event monitors for Arnot Health/AMS Providers.

1. Orders technical/clerical supplies and linens as required.

1. Develops effective working relationship with all health care team members, patients and significant others.

1. Remains flexible in staffing patterns.

1. Performs transcription, distribution, and other clerical duties.

1. Is responsible for attending all mandatory in-services as required by position.

1. Provides age appropriate care to all patients, neonatal, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

1. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health

1. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One-year experience in healthcare related field required.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

No CPR required.

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS:

Frequent lifting of 40-50 pounds. Ability to sit, stand, twist is needed. Appreciable physical effort or strain required.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category II.  Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.  But employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

*ADA Essential functions