Monitor Technician - Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Neuro Diagnostics
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Sat, Sun, Nights, 7pm-8:30am
Category: Radiology/Imaging Svcs
Posting #: 1016612
Employee Type: Part-Time

Position Summary

This position performs a variety of tasks relative to the tracking and monitoring of video EEG in the Pediatric Epilepsy Monitor Unit (PEMU).

Position Duties

  • Maintains continuous and active video and audio monitoring of EEG patients on XLTEK equipment, and addresses recording issues and concerns as needed.
    1. Adjusts and maintains appropriate camera distance and tracking on patients.
    2. Answers patient alarms at the EEG monitor station, notifies nursing staff of alarms as needed, and clears alarms (when applicable).
    3. Documents O2 events, seizure events, and heat rate events in patient activity log or onto recording.
    4. Alerts to patient alarms at the EEG monitor station, notifies nursing staff of alarms as needed, and clears alarm if and when applicable.
    5. Documents equipment and recording issues and concerns; notifies appropriate team member in a timely manner.
  • Maintains and distributes up-to-date recording status information of ongoing continuous EEG recordings.
    1. Maintains accurate and current log of all active ongoing video EEG recordings.
    (This includes active PEMU recording and other long-term video EEG recordings throughout the hospital; PICU and NICU).
    2. Notifies the EEG department when a patient recording has been discontinued; documents date and time of disconnect on PEMU log.
  • Continuing education and development
    1. Uses opportunities to further knowledge base of EEG basics, including:amplitude and frequency of waveforms; variety and types of artifacts on the recording; bad electrodes; poor recording quality.
    2. Strives to become familiar with and is able to identify clinical changes in the patient
    3. Strives to become familiar with and is able to identify significant recording changes, including various types of seizures.
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. High School diploma or equivalent
Required
2. Training/Education in EEG.
Preferred

Experience

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. EEG experience, or EEG or telemetry monitoring experience, or a current student or graduate from an accredited Health care Program w/certificate or better.
Required
2. Experience in a health care setting especially in patient care or patient care technology environment.
Preferred

Special Skills

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Well-developed PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge
Required

Additional Requirements

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association
Required

Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position

1. Basic Life Support - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Occasionally
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
11. Physical Requirement - Walking - Occasionally
12. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
13. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally
14. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
15. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
16. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
17. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
27. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
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