Lifepoint Health·Florence, Alabama
Performs various neurological and cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures while maintaining accurate patient records. Collaborates with the healthcare team and assists in the orientation and education of trainees and medical staff.
Job Type: PRN
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.
No matter what type of things you’re interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Performs a variety of neurological cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and special procedures or duties as assigned. May be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities. Carries out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director for Cardiopulmonary. Performs a variety of cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures as assigned.
Reviews existing clinical data, collects additional data and recommends obtaining additional pertinent data.
Evaluates all data to determine appropriateness and medical necessity of the test ordered.
Selects, assembles and checks the equipment necessary to perform the diagnostic test
Initiates, conducts and modifies the prescribed diagnostic procedure
Maintains patient records and communicates relevant information to members of the health care team
Continue with self-development and assists Director with orientation and continuing education of trainees, medical staff, and other hospital employees.
Promotes age-appropriate care to all patients
Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Graduate of an approved Electro neurodiagnostic Program or AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a minimum of two years of clinical experience performing EEG testing, preferred.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist by the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology preferred or one year experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Two years' experience in EEG testing.
Possess an advanced knowledge of neurology and cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to neurological and cardiopulmonary diagnostics and be able to demonstrate these to others.
Preference given to certified or registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc, and licensed by the state of WV or Registered Electroencephalography Technologist by the American Society for Electroencephalography Society.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires Basic Life Support certification and two years of experience in EEG testing. A bachelor's degree or graduation from an approved electro-neurodiagnostic or respiratory care program is preferred.
Market context
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