EEG Technologist

About the role

Performs routine and complex electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures, nerve conduction studies (NCV), evoked potential (EP) and others, depending on specialty area training.

Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment operator's manual and calibration procedures.

Identifies and corrects basic equipment issues when they occur.

Performs Neurodiagnostic procedures using appropriate test strategy, electrode montage parameters, and calibration.

Obtains all relevant information from the patient's medical record history and progress notes, and transfers this to the technologist's report.

Adopts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results, based on medical history, clinical observations, and diagnostic test findings.

Adheres to the standards of practice for test recordings, as outlined by ABRET.

Maintains complete and accurate record keeping, including history forms and archived records of clipped data.

Aids in the technical operation of specialized Neurodiagnostic procedures including long term monitoring, evoked potentials, intraoperative neuromonitoring and others as appropriate in specialty area.

Verbalizes and implements appropriate actions during the onset of a seizure, and other patient medical emergencies.

Demonstrates proper infection control practices throughout all aspects of care.

Ensures hazardous materials are properly used and stored.

Provides preceptor supervision to new technologists and student interns.

Participates in ordering and maintaining supplies for the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex electroencephalogram (EEG) procedures, nerve conduction studies (NCV), evoked potential (EP) and others, depending on specialty area training.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the equipment operator's manual and calibration procedures.
• Identifies and corrects basic equipment issues when they occur.
• Performs Neurodiagnostic procedures using appropriate test strategy, electrode montage parameters, and calibration.
• Obtains all relevant information from the patient's medical record history and progress notes, and transfers this to the technologist's report.
• Adopts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results, based on medical history, clinical observations, and diagnostic test findings.
• Adheres to the standards of practice for test recordings, as outlined by ABRET.
• Maintains complete and accurate record keeping, including history forms and archived records of clipped data.
• Aids in the technical operation of specialized Neurodiagnostic procedures including long term monitoring, evoked potentials, intraoperative neuromonitoring and others as appropriate in specialty area.
• Verbalizes and implements appropriate actions during the onset of a seizure, and other patient medical emergencies.
• Demonstrates proper infection control practices throughout all aspects of care.
• Ensures hazardous materials are properly used and stored.
• Provides preceptor supervision to new technologists and student interns.
• Participates in ordering and maintaining supplies for the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program with 3 years of experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• EEG registry or eligibility for EEG registry preferred.
• Board eligibility for ABRET certification in EEG is required within 2 years of hire, and completion of ongoing departmental requirements for EEG board registry preparation is required within 3 years of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited Neurodiagnostic program with 3 years of experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• EEG registry or eligibility for EEG registry preferred.
• Board eligibility for ABRET certification in EEG is required within 2 years of hire, and completion of ongoing departmental requirements for EEG board registry preparation is required within 3 years of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of equipment operator's manual and calibration procedures.
• Ability to identify and correct basic equipment issues.
• Ability to perform Neurodiagnostic procedures using appropriate test strategy, electrode montage parameters, and calibration.
• Ability to obtain relevant information from patient's medical record history and progress notes.
• Ability to adopt methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on medical history, clinical observations, and diagnostic test findings.
• Ability to adhere to standards of practice for test recordings as outlined by ABRET.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate record keeping, including history forms and archived records of clipped data.
• Ability to assist in the technical operation of specialized Neurodiagnostic procedures including long term monitoring, evoked potentials, intraoperative neuromonitoring and others as appropriate in specialty area.
• Ability to verbalize and implement appropriate actions during the onset of a seizure and other patient medical emergencies.
• Ability to demonstrate proper infection control practices throughout all aspects of care.
• Ability to ensure hazardous materials are properly used and stored.
• Ability to provide preceptor supervision to new technologists and student interns.
• Ability to participate in ordering and maintaining supplies for the department.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education Assistance Program.

Pay

$25.30 - $37.95

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm