EEG Technologist

Responsibilities

• Explaining the test procedure to the patient
• Applying all recording, monitoring and stimulating electrodes
• Recognizing and eliminating artifact
• Calibrating all equipment used and troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions
• Selecting appropriate amplifier settings and obtaining quality data
• Verifying patient, physician's orders and gathering appropriate information from chart and/or interviewing the patient/caregiver to provide accurate history
• Checking all equipment for proper function, inventory, operation, and cleanliness including corrections of malfunctions
• Recording EEG according to standards of the laboratory including the 10-20 system, providing initial interpretation of results and communicating urgent findings immediately with Epilepsy physicians
• Reviewing EEG files and saving appropriate sections for physician review which may include clipping and pruning for long term monitoring (LTM)
• Educating ICU nurses and other hospital personnel regarding basic equipment functioning and electrode removal techniques
• Scheduling appointments for patient testing and maintaining communication across the inpatient units
• Participating in teaching conferences and technical meetings
• Maintaining CEUs/Credentials
• Adhering to State & Federal regulations and successful compliance of these regulatory agencies

Requirements

• BCLS (Required)
• Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T.) (Preferred)
• Must achieve registry in EEG within 2 years of hire (Required)

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Associate of Arts or Science (Preferred)
• Completion of an accredited EEG school program OR 3+ years of prior EEG work experience (Required)

Skills

• Knowledge of neuro-anatomy and physiology
• Basic electronics
• Electrical safety
• General EEG instrumentation pattern
• Recognition of various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence the EEG

Benefits

Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.