EEG Assistant

Job Summary:

In a career as an EEG Assistant, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will provide clerical and patient support to the Registered EEG Technologists in the outpatient and inpatient setting in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and may assist with patients in the Advanced Care Unit (ACU).

Schedule: Full-Time, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday

Location: West Hospital

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Transports and escorts patients from the admissions area to the outpatient rooms for EEG procedure when notified of arrival and patient is checked in.
• Prepares outpatient rooms before and in between patient appointments.
• Assists the EEG Technologist with electrode application on outpatients, as needed.
• Observes and monitors patients in the EMU, using intercom to communicate as necessary for patient safety purposes and to maintain quality recordings.
• Cleans outpatient EEG rooms and electrodes between patients, when deemed necessary by the R.EEGT's.
• Makes DVD's of the studies upon request and transports them to Medical Records with proper patient information to be mailed or picked up by patient.
• Enters billing and discharge information in SIS, Nextgen5 and financials after EEG is complete.
• Logs patients into procedure journal.
• Takes patient demographic information and documents to Medical Records after billing is completed.
• Orders supplies.
• Reviews EEG schedule for any conflicts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft systems required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience with medical records preferred.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.