Electroencephalogram (EEG) Tech (24 hours)

About the role

Austin Regional Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), employee assistance program, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, child care assistance, health & fitness, sick child care assistance, and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) testing according to department policy, ensuring patient comfort and meeting physician needs.
• Identifies and eliminates or reduces artifact contamination of the EEG recording.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment in accordance with sterile procedures and standards.
• Acquires, reviews, and presents selected data to the Neurologist.
• Explains EEG procedure and preparation to patient and makes them as comfortable as possible.
• Applies and fills electrodes.
• Maintains EEG equipment and supplies.
• Completes documentation and charges in the EMR system.
• Maintains patient’s condition during testing.
• Performs all aspects of EEG recordings according to departmental policy and in a professional manner.
• Obtains and documents required medical information.
• Works collaboratively with other members to ensure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for patient testing, quality control, and quality improvement.
• Provides precise documentation on all recorded procedures.
• Addresses problems of patients as they arise and escalates to physician or management if needed.
• Adheres to all company policies, including OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of EEG training program and two or more years of EEG experience.
• Experience working with epilepsy patients.
• Familiarity with the International 10-20 system of EEG electrode placement.
• Registered by the American Board of Registration of EEG Technicians and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) preferred.
• A current AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card or within 60 days of hire required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Completion of EEG training program and two or more years of EEG experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: Registered by the American Board of Registration of EEG Technicians and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) preferred.

Skills

• Not specified.

Behaviors

• Not specified.

Motivations

• Not specified.

Schedule

3 days per week