EEG Technician PT

Department: Rheumatology/Neurology Clinic

Part time, 16 hours weekly.

About the role

The EEG Tech functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff, family members, and hospital staff. You will prepare patients and perform Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEG’s, and other tests within your scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a resource person to physicians and their staff, family members, and hospital staff
• Prepares patients and performs Electroencephalograms, Ambulatory EEG’s, BAER’s, VEP, and other tests within scope of practice
• Edits and prepares tests for reading by a Physician
• Reports findings or concerns to reading physician for prompt interpretation
• Demonstrates customer service in all interactions, showing compassion, courtesy, friendliness, non-judgmental attitude, and respect for privacy
• Cleans and maintains equipment (EEG machine and accessories)
• Uses Hospital EMR for documentation
• Follows specific protocol for patient wires, including removal, proper cleaning, and storage
• Handles office responsibilities such as scheduling, filing, computer, and telephone tasks
• Performs other duties as directed by physician or office manager

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting for long periods; stooping, bending, and stretching for files and supplies
• Occasionally lifts files or paper weighing up to 20 to 30 pounds
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, type at 40 wpm minimum, operate a calculator, telephone, copier, and other office equipment
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts
• Must view and type on computer screens for long periods
• Works in an environment which can be very stressful
• Auditory acuity to hear others for fluent communication
• Physical strength to perform the following lifting demands:
  • Floor to Knuckle: 20 lbs
  • 12” to Knuckle: 30 lbs
  • Knuckle to Shoulder: 20 lbs
  • Shoulder to Overhead: 10 lbs
  • Carry 14 ft: 30 lbs
  • Push 25 ft: 10 ft/lbs
  • Pull 10 ft: 10 ft/lbs

Schedule

Will work 8-hour shifts unless other arrangements are made with the Director.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Office Manager and Director.