EEG Technologist, Neurology, 24 Hour Days

Major Responsibilities

• May provide technical training and technical assistance to non-registered techs or tech students as assigned.
• Operates NDC equipment to record patients' brain waves or nerve impulses; monitors, records and documents all aspects of recording.
• Adds extra electrodes, as necessary, to determine nature of irregularity by method comparison, such as eye movements resembling brain waves, pulse, etc.
• Documents identifying data (bell, deep breathing, distraction, seizure and type) on tracing along with other information which may be helpful to the neurologist when reading the recording.
• Performs special types of EEGs or Long-Term Epilepsy monitoring, and drug-induced studies.
• May perform Evoked Potentials once deemed competent via in-house training.
• Prepares the patient, explains the procedure, and ensures patients' cooperation during procedure.

Position Qualifications

• Required High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be registered EEG Technologist by ABRET.
• BLS certification.
• Experience/Skills Required: Communication skills necessary, both oral and written to interact with staff, physicians and patients.