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Posted: 07-May-26
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
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Internal Number: 351458
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
- The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
- A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
Summary:
Operates an electroencephalograph to measure impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of brain disorders. Studies wave characteristics during tests to detect evidence of brain disorders and may mark graphs accordingly for study by a physician or neurologist. Writes reports indicating unusual wave characteristics shown on tracings.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs EKG's utilizing the Marquette MAC VU, 12, 8 and PC machines.
- Performs electrocardiograms for in-patient and outpatient population including all ages.
- Performs routine EEG's, Long term video EEG monitoring for evaluation of possible abnormal brain activity and for epilepsy and medicine modification.
- Performs Transcranial Doppler studies for evaluation of cerebral blood flow.
- Performs accurate Evoked Potential recording (Visual Evoked Responses, and Modified Baer).
- Performs Holter monitor hookup and the scanning of Holter monitor tapes.
- Performs 12 or 24-hour pneumogram hook-up with or without pulse oximetry for in-patient pediatrics and neonates.
- Performs cardiac exercise treadmill testing, routine, and pharmacological and Tilt table stress.
- Schedules all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department that require an appointment.
- Maintains all diagnostic equipment by assuring that they are properly functioning and cleaned after every patient.
- Notifies physician daily for exam interpretation and files reports.
- Checks weekly for needed supplies.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Completion of the Medical Assistant Program or one year of career-oriented college credits (24 credit hours) is preferred.
Experience
- 1 year experience in performing EEG in a clinical setting is required.
- 6 months experience with EKG/Stress testing preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required.
Work Schedule:
6PM - 6AM 12 HR Shift
Work Type:
Full Time