How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The Pediatric EEG Telemetry Monitor Attendant will monitor Long Term Monitoring (LTM)-EEG patient video and EEG recordings, to verify a safe environment for the patient, to recognize and note when patients have EEG events (seizures), and to maintain viable EEG recordings with properly operating EEG equipment and applied electrodes.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Responsibilities*
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities, with and after proper training:
- Monitor LTM patients on video screen to monitor for a safe environment, patient presence on the video screen, and to recognize and note any seizures and/or unusual EEG or clinical activity.
- Maintain proper EEG recordings and inform the EEG technologists of improperly functioning electrodes and malfunctioning EEG recording machines.
- According to Epilepsy Laboratory seizure protocols, inform the EEG technologists on shift, and /or EEG-Epi Fellow and/or the Pediatric Neurology Staff Physician who is in-patient attending of seizure frequency and type.
Required Qualifications*
High School graduation with basic science coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Desired Qualifications*
- Some educational and/or work experience in a health care setting is highly desirable.
- Education, training, or experience in EEG and clinical electro-neurophysiology is highly desirable.
Work Schedule
The EEG Lab operates on a 24-hour, 7-day work schedule; this is a night shift position and includes weekends.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.