Monitoring Diagnostic Technician

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is responsible for performing standard and complex electroencephalographic recording and detecting malfunctions of equipment and making repairs. Also performs all duties of a cardiology tech.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies electrodes on predetermined positions on patient's head and checks accuracy for testing and recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference for a clear study for better interpretation. (40%)
• Calibrates and keeps equipment clean to maintain performance. (40%)
• Assesses and review tracings and abstract information from patients’ records to help neurologist interpret results. (20%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Six (6) months' work experience in a hospital or physician's office is required
• High school diploma or equivalent required plus additional schooling 12 months or less in duration in EEG or respiratory therapy programs is required

​Preferred 

• None​

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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