EEG Technologist - Per Diem

About the role

Works under minimal supervision using electroencephalograph to measure and record the brain’s electrical activity, performing EEGs in the Laboratory and at the bedside of critically ill patients in the Intensive and Critical Care Units. Performs auditory and visual evoked potential tests. Observes the patient and keeps a careful record of his/her behavior. Responsible for minor equipment repair. Able to work various shifts during hours of lab operation M–F 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and on-call shifts during off hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Write a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from patient, patient’s record and family members to include seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurological symptomatology and medications.
• Explain test procedure to patient and family members present. Modify communication based on age, developmental level and background of patient.
• Perform EEG record according to the standards of the laboratory (routine sleep, bedside and electro cerebral silence recordings).
• Implement alternative methods or adjust controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures.
• Recognize artifact (patient or environmental). Document, eliminate or take proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Take appropriate actions during patient emergency situations and ensure patient safety at all times.
• Demonstrate understanding of the unique needs of the patient population served.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, lab staff, physicians and other members of the hospital staff.
• Orient new employees to job procedures as assigned by supervisor.
• Learn one modality of evoked potentials under supervision of Lab Supervisor.
• After attending appropriate training programs, complete Neonatal and Operating Room long-term monitoring electroencephalograph in NICU and outpatient pediatric patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of a 1-year program for EEG Technologists and/or Registered by the American Board of Registered EEG Technologists with one year of experience performing electroencephalograms.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• R EEG within 2 years of hire.
• ACLS preferred.