Certified Medical/Nursing Assistant (CMA/CNA) - OVERNIGHT, PRN

Company: SSM Health
Location: Florissant
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: PRN Schedule:? PRN as needed · Pay Range starts at: $23.86/hour Daily pay available! · Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts? · Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Requirements: EEG experience or training required Performs neurodiagnostic testing, to include EEG, EP, MEG, TMS, Epilepsy monitoring and Electrocorticography. Assist in nerve conduction testing. Participates and assists in education and training opportunities. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERS (% OF TIME) Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: A) Performs EEG recordings, including wake and sleep, nasopharyngeal studies, bedside, electrocerebral inactivity (ECI) evaluations and 24 hour ambulatory EEGs. B) Summarizes the patient’s neurological status and clinical history and completes the documentation needed for physician interpretation, including history sheets, labeling of tracing, etc. C) Monitors EEG for special studies including WADA (sodium amytal studies), and ictal SPECT studies. D) Performs long term epilepsy monitoring to evaluate patients with paroxysmal disturbances of cerebral function, electrocorticography and cortical mapping. E) ) Maintains equipment(to include helium exchange) and supplies for all studies performed. G) Participates and assists in education and training opportunities. 2) Completes patient charge forms to insure accurate and timely billing of the procedure and completes all necessary written documentation to insure smooth operation of the department. (B) Enters information into hospital and department computer equipment for other departmental functions (archiving patient data), service requisitions, etc. 3) Supports all functions, goals and objectives of the department as well as development of any new programs that involve the Neurophysiology Lab and Epilepsy Unit. (A) Participate in development of new diagnostic testing procedures to be performed in the department. Participates in the evaluation of new equipment for potential purchase. B) Educates residents and other medical or technical staff in the technical aspects, indications and limitations of Neurophysiology exams. C) Enhances professional growth and development through annual participation in educational programs, inservices, workshops, reading current publications on Neurophysiology testing/technology and neurological diseases, on line CME through various professional organizations & manufacturers and viewing videotaped education programs. 4) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (Disinfects and cleans equipment according to manufacturers guidelines and standards outlined by Infection Control and department policy. B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains equipment in clean and proper working condition on a daily basis. Contacts Clinical Engineering or manufacturer’s service department (if under contract) when malfunctions occur. C) Reports risk management concerns. Safety/Fire Age Appropriate Care 5) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. (A) Demonstrates Care and Courtesy to all patients, family members, hospital and medical staff. Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when communicating with patients, physicians, co-workers and other personnel. B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality as outlined in the hospital policy. Maintains strict confidentiality in regards to all patient, employee and hospital information. C) Demonstrates competence and collaboration as outlined in the hospital policy. Annually attends inservices that support SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital mission and vision. Minimizes overtime by scheduling and performing patient procedures in the most efficient manner (flex time). Appropriately uses/handles equipment and orders supplies to minimize expenditures on repairs, replacement items and inventory. E) Attends regularly scheduled hospital and department meetings that support and explain the Mission of St. Louis University Hospital and its operation. 6) Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. (A) Assists in the daily collection of data for the department’s Performance Improvement Program. (Volume indicators monthly and quality indicators are based upon department operation and requested monitoring by the procedure review committee.) B) Responsible for the monthly and quarterly data analysis for each indicator in preparation for the quarterly and annual summaries. 7) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: 2% _x_Child __x__Adolescent ___x__Adult ___x__Geriatric A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department. B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs. C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. 8) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury. (Restraint Care Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application. Pain Management Follows pain management plan of care, e.g.: repositioning, message, immobilization, etc. Reports patient complaints of pain to the nursing staff and/or physician. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician and Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation. 9) Provides assistance in the day-to-day operation of the Neurophysiology lab. (A) Utilizes work order entry in Meditech to report functions which need to be performed by housekeeping or maintenance. B) Retrieves previously microfilmed reports or videotaped procedures for viewing/printing as requested. C) Assists in clerical duties as required, including telephone responsibilities, typing of reports, posting/mailing of reports, filing, scheduling, etc. D) Participates in preparing & performing regular safety and infection control surveys. Reports non-compliant issues to manager and if necessary, safety or infection control director, and takes steps to correct deficiencies. The performance of this function is the reason the job exists. There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed. This function occupies a great deal of the employee’s time. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function. The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment. Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment. High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience SKILLS (administrative/business): File, archive and retrieve department patient files Computer skills helpful SKILLS: (equipment/machine) Various Neurophysiology Lab and Epilepsy Unit equipment for diagnostic and monitoring procedures. Hospital computer system (PC and Meditech) Hospital telephone system VCR and monitors Microfilm viewer/printer May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements. May be required to handle emergency or crisis situations. Exposed to chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol and gel that are used in diagnostic testing procedures. Exposed to chemicals for cleaning/disinfecting of equipment (isopropyl alcohol, Sanimaster Q, bleach, etc.). PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Non-sterile medical gloves Sterile medical gloves Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies (up to 400 lbs) Employee___________________________________________Date____________ Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________ Department Director __________________________________Date_____________ Administration________________________________________Date_____________ An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center. Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Employee SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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