Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Responsible for the production of high quality neurodiagnostic tests needed to provide physicians with clinical data to aid in establishing a diagnosis. Communicates and works with Neurologists in a manner that improves patient care. Provides non-invasive EEG testing and continuous monitoring for Neurology/Epilepsy patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), including computer set up, editing, and data mining. Oversees clinical practice of EEG Technician and EEG Trainees.

Education
Minimum Graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program (END) program or on the job training with a minimum of two years experience.
Preferred Graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Program (END) with a minimum of an Associates Degree and one year Electroneurodiagnostic experience.
Credentials/Licensure
Minimum Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification or ability to obtain upon hire. Certification as an EEG Technologist by the American Board of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET).
Related Experience
Minimum One or more years of neurodiagnostic experience. Ability to demonstrate competency in routine EEG techniques, long term monitoring techniques, recordings, lab protocols and instrumentation.
Preferred Ability to demonstrate competency in Visual Evoked Potentials, Electromyography (EMG), Brainstem
Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) and WADA testing.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Ability to read, write, and understand English, comprehends training manuals, duty lists, paperwork and forms. Follows basic directions. Works independently and demonstrates safe work practices.
Preferred Ideal candidate will take a proactive approach to continuous process improvements and seek out opportunities
to eliminate waste and redundancies.
Computer Competency
Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
Physical/Mental
Stand, sit (80-100% of the time); Bend, climb, reach, restrain, twist (50-80%). Crawl, squat, crouch, stoop, kneel (21-50%); Lift / carry, push / pull objects weighing more than 60 lbs. (50-80%); Perform detailed tasks (5-20%), work with interruptions and changing work priorities (80-100%); Hear speech, speak loudly / softly; Distinguish sounds, colors, hot / cold surfaces, temperatures, odors; Utilize far / near

vision depth perception, fine motor skills, manual dexterity. Ability to lift up to a maximum of 35lbs. and perform push/pull tasks that require a maximum force of 35 lbs. Ability to physically operate safe patient movement equipment in compliance with the Safe Patient Movement Policy.

Oversees clinical practice of EEG Technician and EEG Trainee.
 Educates all new EEG staff to monitoring competencies.
 Performs long-term monitoring of adult and pediatric patients using closed circuit and digital audio/visual equipment and electro physiological recording equipment. Sets up computer and calibrates amplifiers using appropriate settings.
 Works with several different computer programs to save sample recordings, edit data, archive data, and enter pertinent information into the epilepsy data base.
 Interacts with patients during seizures or spells, interviews the patient and performs tests of cognitive, motor, memory and speech functions during and following seizures.
 Provides assistance to nursing staff as required in all urgent situations.
 Scans patient’s data continually for spikes, seizures and other unusual recordings and artifacts.
 Troubleshoots all EEG, video equipment, connectors and cabling. Ensures all video equipment is properly focused, iris adjusted and camera positions are correct for patient’s seizures. Sets up computer and calibrates amplifiers using appropriate settings.
 Performs record keeping duties using the computer, maintains daily logs of the patient’s status and reports same to co-workers. Compiles and forwards billing information to the work leader or supervisor.
 Knowledge of set-up for recording and stimulation of monitoring electrodes and care for patients with invasive electrodes. Helps with head dressing changes for invasive monitored patients.
 Explains monitoring procedures to the patients and their families.
 Performs all duties of an EEG Technician.
 Assists physicians with invasive procedures (i.e. EMG).
 Maintains adequate supply inventory.
 Performs all neurodiagnostic procedures and operates all machines, in a safe and proper manner.
 Performs all clerical and support functions associated with neurodiagnostic procedures.
 Articulates exam results accurately, as directed by Neurologist to physicians or designee and RNs.
 Responsible for self education.
 Performs other related duties as assigned.
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