Job Description

About the Company:

 This group prides itself on a technologist-supporting workplace culture. Current and former employees have shared glowing testimonials of the dignity, respect and support that is part of every professional interaction.

 This renowned institution is situated in beautiful, historic and fun Charleston, SC. Great beaches, local culture and a real foodie town!

About the Role:

• The Inpatient EEG Coordinator reports to the Manager of the Clinical Neurophysiology Services Department.
• The Inpatient EEG Coordinator is responsible for overseeing:
• The daily 24-hour inpatient EEG operations for both Adult and Pediatric Services
• EEG Technical staff and Clinical Unit Leaders
• Maintaining policies and procedures
• QA program development and implementation
• Maintaining lab accreditations for:

-Long Term EEG Monitoring

-The Critical Care EEG Monitoring Program

-The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Program

-The Pediatric Lab

This position works with the Neurosurgeons and oversees epilepsy surgery cases which includes programming EEGs for recording of intracranial electrodes; providing intraoperative EEG monitoring; and following these patients EEGs to completion. The Inpatient EEG Coordinator provides back-up coverage for the EEG Clinical Specialist Coordinator for leadership support.

Under limited supervision, the Inpatient EEG Coordinator supports the Clinical Neurophysiology Services department, ICCE and Medical Center goals. Goals include achievement of clinical and quality measures, operational efficiency, financial targets as well as population/age specific needs of the department.

 Position Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day CNPS clinical services and a team of almost 40 direct reports
• Assist manager with just culture analysis, team engagement and discipline of staff.
• Perform and/or demonstrate proficiency in:
  • Routine EEG, ICU monitoring
  • Epilepsy monitoring
  • Cortical mapping
  • Identification of waveform artifact
  • Antiepileptic medication and medication that alters the EEG
  • Work up for epilepsy surgery and neuroanatomy.
• Support in collaboration with the EEG Clinical Specialist Coordinator to Organize and oversee Epilepsy Surgery cases.
• Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) activities designed to improve patient care and/or organizational processes.
• Continuous work on culture of safety improvements including supporting our culture of reporting with team communication of SHIELD reporting.
• Prepare monthly/yearly budgets
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Other duties assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree or graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Neurodiagnostic program or the equivalent
• Bachelors degree is preferred
• ABRET R.EEG T registration required and must be maintained
• Minimum of 5 years Neurodiagnostic work experience required with at least 3 years EEG Technologist experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Schedule

Monday-Friday: Coordinator is not expected to cover holidays or be on site for disasters due to the time needed by the Coordinator for disaster planning.

Benefits

We have developed an incredible career ladder with plenty of rewards for time and effort invested. This helps our institution retain and enhance our talent, for their benefit and -most important of all- the benefit of our patients

· Health and life insurance plans

· Dental and vision insurance plans

· Outstanding State Pension plan or 401(k) retirement plan matching

· SCRS, ORP, and PORS plan options

· Disability insurance plans

· Wellbeing resources

· Tuition reimbursement

· RN loan repayment

· Perks and discounts

· Personal time off

· Relocation assistance

· Plus more!!

· Relocation Assistance Offered!! Up to $5000

The EEG Clinical Specialist Coordinator will report to the CNPS Manager. In collaboration with the Manager, the EEG Clinical Specialist Coordinator is responsible for clinical practice in the EEG Department and equipment and technical oversight of EEG equipment. The EEG Clinical Specialist Coordinator is responsible for supervising EEG Specialists and provides back-up coverage for the EEG Specialist, including data management of all EEGs performed and overall management of EEG servers. This position works with the Neurosurgeons and oversees epilepsy surgery cases, which includes programming EEGs for recording of intracranial electrodes; providing intraoperative EEG monitoring, and following these patients EEGs to completion. The EEG Clinical Specialist Coordinator exhibits current clinical knowledge and expertise for designated patient populations, and is accountable for continued competence in electroneurodiagnostic practice and clinical outcomes in accordance with current evidence-based practice guidelines. This position assists in developing quality care initiatives to improve patient outcomes and patient safety. This role recognizes practice opportunities and collaborates with the interprofessional team to help remove barriers and enhance evidence-based practice standards.

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry &/or Certifications)

Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited program of Electroneurodiagnostic (END) technology or the equivalent and registered as an EEG Technician by ABRET are required and must be maintained. Three-year EEG Technician work experience required. The requirement is to achieve a CLTM within two years of taking the position. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) requires either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA-recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

R.EEG.T

• Three years of clinical experience in area of expertise required.
• Excellent collaboration and consultation skills required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with quality improvement methodology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certification in a specialized field.

Clinical Specialist Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

• Organize and oversee Cortical Mapping and Epilepsy Surgery cases. (30%)
• Ensures proper education and application is utilized for equipment & IS/biomed support. (20%)
• Leads team in following best practices and participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities designed to improve patient care and/or organizational processes. (20%)
• Facilitate Tele EEG processes and oversee data management (10%)
• Manages and supports role development for team members and leaders (5%)
• Assists Manager with accountability of staff including effectively communicating standards of the department. (5%)
• Perform and/or demonstrate proficiency in: Routine EEG, ICU monitoring, Epilepsy monitoring, Cortical mapping, identification of waveform artifact, antiepileptic medication and medication that alters the EEG, work up for epilepsy surgery and neuroanatomy. (5%)
• Exhibits and Leads Team in Community Involvement. (5%)

Schedule:

This is a Monday-Friday position with limited on call

Benefits

• Health and life insurance plans

• Dental and vision insurance plans

• 401(k) retirement plan matching

• SCRS, ORP, and PORS plan options

• Disability insurance plans

• Wellbeing resources

• Tuition reimbursement

• RN loan repayment

• Perks and discounts

• Personal time off

• Relocation assistance

• Plus more!!