Entry Level Eeg Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 72.00
Shift: Weeknights with Rotating Weekends
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $19.76 Mid $24.70Position Summary
The EEG technician performs tests which include EEG, evoked potential (VER, BAER, somato-sensory, and infant hearing screening), and surgical EEG monitoring. Must effectively interact with patients, families, physicians and other health team members. The EEG tech works within the scope of the American Society of EEG Technology guidelines while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Demonstrates sound judgement regarding observations, findings and concerns. The EEG Technician contributes to positive patient outcomes and meeting the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior and EEG expertise. He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of patient and team functions.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Standard Work Duties: EEG Tech/Registered

• The EEG tech demonstrates a commitment to excellence so that the highest standards of performance, safety and best patient experiences are achieved. Demonstrates continuous improvement in each of the following areas of performance so that optimum outcomes are achieved.
• Develops and maintains EEG Department services consistent with patient needs, so that physician satisfaction, federal/state regulations, and JACHO standards are followed. Obtains clear and readable EEG tracings, audio, visual and somatosensory evoked potential studies and infant hearing screens which may include: measuring the head, obtaining medical history and preparing the client so that the neurologist interpretation of testing is optimized.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members and reports significant findings in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains patient safety, comfort, confidentiality and privacy and adheres to HIPPA standards
• Transcribes and copies all dictated reports generated from EEG testing within 24 hours of dictation and forwards to physician appropriate departments
• Maintains the integrity of the neurodiagnostic lab: checks daily inventory of supplies and replenishes supplies when necessary; cleans and prepares testing lab prior to patient use; checks calibration of equipment; ensures equipment is maintained and clean
• Develops a personal development plan at the beginning of all probationary periods and within the first three months of each fiscal year. Holds self and others accountable for adherence to defined behaviors and provides appropriate constructive feedback to team members to identify opportunities for improvement.
• The EEG tech is accountable for seeking, maintaining and increasing knowledge and skills which impact the performance of self and others, including mandated education (such as HIPPA,etc.), in-services, department meetings, hospital communications, protocols, policies, procedures, etc.) so that duties and responsibilities are satisfactorily performed.
• Demonstrates flexibility to meet workload so that this is accomplished when: effectively works in other areas through completion of cross training; demonstrates willingness to increase scheduled hours of work as needed; Partners with other staff to meet staffing needs.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Competencies & Skills
Essential:

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of employees, leaders at various levels, physicians and other customers.
• Communicates proactively to prevent problems. Negotiates effectively to resolve conflict.
• Working knowledge of EEG and all other department specific testing; computer skills (for diagnostic equipment dictation and transcription skills, scheduling, and other business applications)

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• High School or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• Graduate from an accredited EEG program

Essential:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

Other information:
Certifications Preferred: Registration with the American Society of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ASET)
Experience Preferred: Minimum two years of experience in EEG