EEG Tech Non-Registered CH- Full-Time

EEG Tech Non-Registered CH- Full-Time

Job Summary: The EEG Technician, non-registered is responsible for operating EEG equipment which measures and records electrical activity of brain, primarily to assist in diagnosis of epileptic/seizure disorders. Performs neurodiagnostic procedures ordered by physicians to include Routine, STAT, LTM, EMU EEGs. Obtains/documents patients medical history, explains testing procedure, prepares patient for procedure and performs procedure Ensuring adherence to established electrodiagnostic and lab standards (per standard policy manual). Identifies and reports critical findings to physician. Monitoring of continuous and long-term EEG studies including but not limited to: reviewing/watching ongoing studies, demonstrating ability to identify and recognize clinical and sub-clinical seizures, normal variants, recognizing and understanding significance of inter-ictal epileptiform and non-epileptiform activity, and correctly identifying various types of artifacts and taking the appropriate action to correct. Maintaining patient and department related documentation Knowledge and ability to provide appropriate first aid to patients exhibiting signs of seizure. Work in epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) setting including correct placement of non-invasive electrodes and monitoring EMU patients Placement of non-invasive electrodes and monitoring long term ICU-EEG studies (may be referred to as critical care monitoring) Effectively troubleshooting EEG (record) for quality and making appropriate corrections to maintain quality, including impedance checks and detecting salt bridges. Demonstrating appropriate clinical skill and reasoning when performing, an EEG such as whether or not to perform activations, and optimizing the quality of the study.