DescriptionPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) has an Leadership opportunity for a Lead EEG Technologist to join the Neurology team and work alongside some of the best medical providers in Philadelphia.PPMC, the Philadelphia region’s top Level 1 Trauma Center, has an outstanding record of medical accomplishments, placing our patients at the core of everything we do. The “how” is important to us – how we treat our patients and each other, how we raise the bar every day to achieve excellence and how we contribute to the health of the community around us. PPMC has a community feel but is also part of the larger academic and research-based institution that is Penn Medicine. By joining PPMC, you get the best of both worlds and a genuine commitment to your professional growth and development.Summary:
The Lead EEG Technologists will work with the Neurology Medical Director at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center to provide guidance to the EEG Technologist providing patient care in both an inpatient and outpatient testing setting. This role will provide support to the daily operations of the lab including staffing, technology, policies, training and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care to neurology patients.Assists with training and education of staff and fellows as assigned by Physicians and Assistant Vice President.Serves as the liaison for the department to the physician leadership of the EEG Lab and for the system.Supports the technology needs of the department and participates in the monthly information services meeting.Works with the staff to develop daily and on call schedules.Ensures that staff in the lab are trained and maintain core competencies and service standards.Serves as the primary contact with schools to provide clinical rotations experience for EEG student.
Credentials:
Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (Required)
AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Certificate of Completion from Approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program required
Associate of Arts or Science and a Minimum of 7 years prior work experience as an EEG Technologist
Completion of an accredited EEG school program required
Bachelor of Arts or Science preferred
Will consider prior 5+ years of work experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
Essential Skills/Abilities:Organizational and interpersonal skills essentialFunctions autonomously with limited intervention neededMaturity and ability to establish good rapport with patients, families, staff and publicFamiliarity of data collection and presentationGood critical thinking and problem solving skillsStrong knowledge of the field and ability to teach othersWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.REQNUMBER: 237892