JOBID: 2837604
Position: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Shift Schedule:Day 3x12-Hour (06:00 - 18:30)
Location: Eureka, CA 95501
Job Type: Traveler
Start date: 04/21/2025
Pay: $50 to $54 .
Start date:ASAP
Years of experience REQ:2
First-timers accepted: Y
Will this traveler need to float between like units Yes Open to accommodating block schedulePe r manager discretion
Locals accepted: Yes
Pending License accepted: No
RTO Restrictions:?RTO must be included at time of submission
Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 150
Scrub Color:
RN: any solid color, typically Royal Blue or Navy
OR/Cath Lab: provided
Radiology: BLACK
RRT: Forest Green
Inpatient Pharm Tech: olive green
CNAs: Caribbean blue
Charting: Epic
Parking Cost: Free parking on first day, assignment parking to be given during orientation
Position Summary: The Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics Specialist is responsible for performing diagnostic testing and procedures to assess and monitor respiratory and neurological conditions. The specialist collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure accurate results and provide optimal patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Respiratory Diagnostics
Perform pulmonary function tests (PFTs), including spirometry, lung volume measurements, and diffusion capacity tests.
Administer and monitor bronchodilator responsiveness tests.
Conduct arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
Assist in sleep studies and provide support for polysomnography procedures.
Neuro Diagnostics
Conduct electroencephalography (EEG) to assess brain activity.
Perform nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) tests.
Assist with evoked potential studies (visual, auditory, and somatosensory).
Monitor and document long-term epilepsy or seizure studies.
General Duties
Prepare and calibrate equipment according to manufacturer specifications and clinical guidelines.
Ensure proper patient preparation, including obtaining medical history and explaining procedures.
Document and interpret test results, providing preliminary findings to healthcare providers.
Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Participate in quality assurance programs and continuing education to maintain certifications and competencies.
Maintain equipment and troubleshoot technical issues as needed.
Qualifications:
Education:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, Neurodiagnostics, or a related field.
Licensure/Certification:
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
Certification in Neurodiagnostic Technology (e.g., R.EEG T., CNIM, or RPSGT) is desirable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in respiratory and/or neuro diagnostics.
Experience with specialized diagnostic equipment and software.
Precision Scans is an equal opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity. Precision Scans will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.