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Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is hiring a full-time Neurodiagnostics Technician to support Allegheny General Hospital. This role will be scheduled daylight shift, Monday-Friday, with on-call responsibilities.

AHN is an integrated health system dedicated to providing exceptional care to people in our communities. Our business also includes the Highmark Health Plan, one of America's largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers. We're 35,000 employees strong — and proud to be serving millions of customers across the U.S. every day.

In addition to competitive pay rates and flexible career growth, AHN shows employee appreciation through a comprehensive benefits package and access to wellness programs and resources.

Interested in learning more? Apply today on our Careers website to find out where your career can take you!

This role is part of Union SEIU - E.

Shift: Day

Posted: 4/18/2023

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs electroneurodiagnostic testing specific to neurodiagnostic department; maintains working relationships with internal/external customers to ensure accurate and timely procedures and reports.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all electroencephalograms, routine and portable electrocerebral silence, 24-hour ambulatory EEGs, EMG/NCV testing, in accordance with the clinical practice guidelines established by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and departmental policy/procedures. (65%)
• Schedules neurodiagnostic procedures and gives accurate instructions. (10%)
• Performs all billing documentation and maintains all departmental records according to departmental policy/procedures. (10%)
• Maintains electrophysiological equipment, supplies, and performs quality control and analysis of all neurodiagnostic testing devices. (10%)
• Participates in activities to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by the department. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Graduate of an EEG Technologist Certificate Program and/or minimum of six months’ experience in EEG techniques.
• EMT, Medical Assistant Certification, PA Licensed Practical Nurse.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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