Job description
The EEG Technician is responsible for performing all varieties of electro neurophysiology monitoring as part of the Neurology or Epilepsy Surgery Program. This position operates the equipment of the EMU and processes data to be used to generate a report.
1. Obtains medical seizure history from the patient including contraindications to proposed treatment.
2. Educates patient and family about procedure.
3. Monitors patient continuously during procedure, reports seizure activity to the nursing staff, and responds appropriately to patient emergencies.
4. Works with neurologist and neurosurgeons using various types of electrodes, patient bedside in the lab as well as in the operating room or other areas in the Medical Center.
5. Records electrophysiology data from the patient and makes adjustments, uses special montages as needed, focuses and adjusts camera, recognizes artifacts.
6. Performs standard activation procedures to generate report and reviews the data with neurology epileptology physician.
7. Provides inservice training for staff members.
8. Maintains the electrophysiology monitoring unit equipment and network features in working condition and trouble shoots problems.
9. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
10. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
2. Completion of program at an accredited EEG school.
3. 2 years experience in lieu of EEG school training.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. EEG, Evoked Potentials, Nerve Conduction.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. In process of obtaining ABRET registration.
Working Conditions:
Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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