Location
Aurora, Colorado
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
This is an advanced level position The EEG Technologist III is credentialed in EEG (R. EEG T) and a second credential (CNIM, CLTM R. EP T.) which qualifies them to provide a descriptive analysis of the waveforms and patterns relevant to the modality of their credentials but is not responsible for interpretation or clinical correlation of the data. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and Neurophysiology Manager, they can perform all core functions of the job and are competent in electrocorticography (ECoG), eloquent cortex cortical mapping, and subdural electrode implants. Strong well-developed communication skills are essential for this position. The EEG Technologist III has developed the highest skills and expertise to provide the most complex monitoring needed for brain and epilepsy surgery cases and during all intraoperative long-term monitoring procedures.
Additional Information
Department: Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits Shift: Multiple shifts needed - to be discussed
Qualifications
- EDUCATION - High school diploma or GED
- EXPERIENCE - 3 years' experience and 1 year in a pediatric setting
- CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR
- LICENSE - ABRET Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T) + 1 (CLTM/ REPT/CNIM) by the American Board of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
- Neonate - <30 days
- Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
- Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
- Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
- School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
- Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
- Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
- Advanced in special procedure EEGs such as neonatal recordings, ECS recordings and PET scan recordings.
- Preforms special projects during non-patient care down time.
- Calibrates and maintains equipment and lab in good and clean condition; verbalizes malfunction to the Clinical Coordinator or Manager as needed. Advanced skills in maintenance of equipment.
- Completes all paperwork/forms for procedure being conducted; follows up with archiving of records.
- Follows the International 10-20 system for proper electrode application. Within <45 min. Advanced skills demonstrated with all patient types.
- Identifies and performs advanced technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
- Maintain current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrate practical application of all policies & procedures relative to safety, infection control, standard precautions and risk management.
- Observe, notate and analyze ongoing clinical and technical changes, adjusting the testing procedures as appropriate for individual recording session.
- Advanced in performance and analysis of the data. ambulatory EEGs. Review EEG Tech II Data for conclusion.
- Ability to work independently, performing routine EEG procedures, in the lab and/or at the bedside. As well as the EMU (addt. Cert - CLTM).
- Proficient in performing VNS procedures.
- Performs all aspects of the subdural grid implant preoperatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively including but not limited to: electrode set-up, montage creation/verification, troubleshooting, hook-up and discontinuation, and stimulation for cortical mapping.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining procedures, protocols and quality assurance programs.
- Assists level I and II Techs with advanced procedures.
- Assists with evoked potential procedures.
- Can perform all duties and responsibilities for typical and special consideration EEG/ECoG monitoring for all types of epilepsy and brain surgeries independently.
- Proficient with SPECT patient care and recognition of waveforms and responsible for the administration of isotope at seizure onset.
Other Information
Competencies
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ADAPTABILITY - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. -
APPLIED LEARNING - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner. -
*BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. -
*COLLABORATING - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. -
*COMMUNICATION - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others. -
*CUSTOMER ORIENTATION - Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer's perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers' and own organization's needs. -
*DECISION MAKING - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences. -
DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY - Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large. -
*EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results. -
*MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships. -
*MANAGING WORK - Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. -
*PLANNING & ORGANIZING - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources. -
*RESOLVING CONFLICTS - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement. -
*STRESS TOLERANCE - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
SCOPE AND LEVEL
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Guidelines: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions. -
Complexity: Falls between the entry and full performance/senior level. Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices. -
Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or that are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor. -
Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function. -
Supervision Received: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction. Work product is subject to continual review.
Physical Requirements
Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job
- Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
- Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
- Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
- Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
- Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
- General Activity: Sit: 1-2 hrs. per day
- General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day
- Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
- Motion: Carry: 1/3 or more of time
- Motion: Climb: 1/3 or more of time
- Motion: Crawl: 1/3 or more of time
- Motion: Lift: 1/3 or more of time
- Motion: Pull: 1/3 or more of time
- Motion: Push: 1/3 or more of time
- Motion: Reach: 1/3 or more of time
- Motion: Squat/Crouch: 1/3 or more of time
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Occasional.
- Exposure: Exposure to chemicals: Occasional.
- Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Occasional.
- Exposure: Exposure to dampness: Occasional.
- Exposure: Exposure to heights: Occasional.
- Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.
- Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Occasional.
- Exposure: Exposure to noise/vibration: Occasional.
- Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Occasional.
- Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Occasional.
- Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making.
- Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.
- Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
- Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.
Salary Information Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $65,614.57 to $98,421.86 Hourly Salary Range: $31.55 to $47.32
Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
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