EEG Technologist DT

About the role

The EEG Technologist is registered in EEG (R.EEG.T) and works unsupervised. They are responsible for the acquisition of EEG testing to include routine EEG, continuous EEG, and intra-operative EEG monitoring. The EEG Technologist will also perform Evoked Potential testing to include VER, SSEP, and BAER procedures. Nerve Conduction Testing and assisting physicians with EMG testing along with other specialized testing are also included in procedures performed. All age populations are served by the EEG Technologist to include infant, pediatric, and adult monitoring. Infection control guidelines are always followed.

Responsibilities

• Performs various types of testing in the department and in the inpatient, emergency department and operating room setting.
  • Testing may include but is not limited to the set up and monitoring of routine (basic) EEG testing, ambulatory EEG monitoring, intra-operative monitoring, nerve conduction studies, assistance with EMG testing, SSEP, AAER and VER testing, and other testing as requested.
  • Participates in the orientation, training, competency assessment and supervision of EEG Technicians.
  • Provides education and information to other hospital personnel to assure knowledge of requirements for testing.
  • Communicates any potential abnormal studies or results to the reading physician or surgeon while performing testing or upon completion and transfer of the record to assure the safety of patients and to assure accurate identification of potentially harmful or catastrophic events.
  • Reviews department policies and procedures to assure the following of accreditation and other governing bodies with oversight over Neuro-diagnostics.
  • Orders all required supplies to complete testing requirements to assure availability for all patient testing.
  • Evaluates new products, services, and equipment.
  • Completes all documentation in the electronic medical record, files and edits records as appropriate for testing procedures, assures records are communicated to reading neurologists, and maintains archiving of all records in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Interacts with Information Systems and equipment manufacturer as necessary to perform troubleshooting of equipment, upgrade completion, documentation, and other needs associated with all departmental processes.
  • Acquires patient Neurological tracings and patient data while eliminating artifacts, annotating all interactions and applying appropriate comments and key events during the monitoring process.
  • Calibrates all diagnostic equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and as per procedural expectations and requirements.
  • Maintains a clean work environment.
  • Safely and efficiently utilizes adhesive products which may include but not be limited to collodion, acetone, and other skin preparations in the securing of electrodes.
• Assists in verifying that charges have been captured.
• Maintains and can retrieve archived records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Electro encephalography approved by CAAHEP and Registered by ABRET in EEG (R.EEG.T); Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Additional ABRET certifications preferred: CNIM, R.EPT., CLTM, CAP, CMEG, NA-CLTM, R.NCS.T., CNIM-CS, RPSGT.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in Neuro-diagnostics required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.