EEG Technician - Per Diem

About the role

Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings according to established standards and practices as ordered by Physician. Maintains test recordings and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient to assess current physical condition. Abstracts relevant information for patient's medical record, obtaining additional information from patient and/or referring Physician, as required.
• Translates procedures into layman's terms based on professional knowledge in order to relieve patient of any pre-testing anxiety.
• Sets up equipment to administer particular procedure in a timely fashion.
• Positions patient on examination table and applies electrodes on predetermined measured positions on patient's head for optimum testing.
• Checks equipment performance and selects predetermined electrode combinations and special combinations as required by case.
• Operates EEG equipment to take EEG tracings. Obtains standard recordings, recognizing artifacts and taking appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Modifies recording protocol when abnormalities occur in EEG, adding electrodes in standard locations and devising appropriate recording techniques with minimal assistance.
• Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep.
• Monitors other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electrooculograms, respiration, etc.
• Recognizes and responds to patient's medical issues and physiological events (i.e. cardiac, respiratory, seizures, etc.) to ensure safety and welfare of patient.
• Obtains recordings, including any/all abnormal clinical manifestations, for physician interpretation.
• May assist Physician in surgical cases by setting up continuous EEG monitoring, video monitoring and in obtaining recordings during ECOG and Wada mapping.
• Transports EEG equipment to patient's rooms and various departments, as required.
• Performs routine maintenance on EEG equipment. Identifies malfunctions and reports to management.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduate from an accredited or formal certificate EEG program, required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent certification, required.
• Prior EEG experience, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.