EEG Technologist, Night Shift

Responsibilities

• 20% - Under direct supervision performs routine, ambulatory EEG, specialized and complex Neurodiagnostic procedures including LTM, 10/10 electrode applications
• 10% - Prepares patient for tests by documenting a comprehensive patient history by gathering appropriate information from patient, patient’s record and family members including neurological symptomatology and medications. Educates patient and/or family on procedures and interacts on a level appropriate to patient’s age and intellectual capacity. Attends to patient needs and ensures patient safety at all times.
• 10% - Prepares patient for electrode placement, marks and measures the head accurately according to the international 10/20 system of electrode placement. Applies the electrodes in a timely manner and ensures technical integrity and quality of results.
• 20% - Rounding: Routinely rounds on continuous Neurodiagnostic patients (EMU/LTM) to ensure technical quality and integrity of recordings; re-applies electrodes, recognizes, and corrects electrode and environmental artifact, with supervision/guidance as needed.
• 5% - Monitoring: Provides continuous video observation and annotations of adult and pediatric Neurodiagnostic patients; accurately documents and describes clinical and electrographic events, to include time, duration, description, EEG changes and post ictal state, to ensure physician can provide the proper care and diagnosis for the patient. Upon recognition of a change in the EEG or behavior suggestive of a patient event, electrographic or clinical event will trigger the alarm.
• 5% - Troubleshooting: Maintains equipment and understands the interface between equipment of other electrophysiological devices and procedures to ensure the accurate technical integrity of the recording. Responsible for troubleshooting Neurodiagnostic equipment and promptly notifying Neurodiagnostic Leadership, Principal or Senior ND Tech and/or Clinical Technology department.
• 10% - Data management: Responsible for data management according to department protocol including but not limited to RedCap, EEG database, prunes studies, import/export of data, Apex and billing. shift change and status reports.
• 5% - Communication: Exhibits professional behavior in a group setting and effective communication by answering phones, Voalte phone and email. Ability to work closely with physicians and clinical staff throughout all disciplines.
• 5% - Quality assurance: Regular quality assessments of technical and clinical skills must be performed and documented annually.
• 5% - Participate in Department meetings and Medical Center training sessions.
• Comply with and models UCSF Living PRIDE standards. Maintain compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures implemented by the Department and/or UCSF Health.
• Performs any other duties related to patient care activities or facility management as required.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by Neurodiagnostic Leadership.
• Obtains a minimum of 12 hours of department-level education and or training in Neurodiagnostics each year covering all modalities performed by the EEG Tech.

Qualifications

• Possession of current CPR certification
• Obtain ABRET R. EEG T. credential within two years.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• High school graduate or GED
• Graduate from an accredited training program in Electroneurodiagnostics or a combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated competency in performing EEGs as well as in one or modalities such as LTM, EMU etc.
• Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary health provider team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in computer skills including Word, Excel, and online communication.
• Ability to work variable shifts and days.
• Demonstrates ability to be an independent, motivated self-starter.