EEG Technologist Registered/ Non-Registered

EEG Technologist

The EEG Technologist performs routine EEGs, LTMs, as well as more advanced testing (per program guidelines); recognizes clinically significant events and patterns; follows policy and procedures regarding critical test results; communicates with team members. Monitors LTM patients (on-site), evaluates, annotates, and classifies ictal, interictal, and paroxysmal events from EEG/video data. Recognizes physiologic and non-physiologic artifacts.

Responsibilities*

• Perform head measurement/marking according to the international 10-20 measuring system and accurately place and secure electrodes.
• Learning to acquire satisfactory EEG recordings according to ACNS guidelines.
• Can fix electrodes, perform activation procedures such as HV and Photic, disconnect and move patients, and set up rooms.
• Performs routine and portable EEGs on any patient under general supervision.
• Can recognize basic EEG state changes (awake/drowsy/ sleep)
• Has basic seizure recognition knowledge.
• Participates in EEG rounds and EEG reviews.
• Meets requirements of Technologist I.
• Meets the ASET's National Competency Skill Standards
• Independently performs routine and portable EEGs on any patient.
• Performs advanced testing under general supervision.
• Has advanced knowledge of EEG patterns.
• Has advanced knowledge of seizure recognition.
• Trains students during their clinical rotation.
• Performs measurement check-offs for students.
• Has hospital training to alert supervisor and/or activate hospital systems, such as rapid response, cardiac arrest, etc., per established protocols when encountering patient clinical issues.

Required Qualifications*

Electroencephalograph Technologist Registered

• ABRET R.EEG T. credential required. A candidate eligible to take the exam according to the ABRET pathways will be considered; registration required two years after start of employment.

Electroencephalograph Technologist Non-Registered

• High school graduation with basic science course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body
• Eligibility or certification by the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologist
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients and healthcare team members

Desired Qualifications*

Electroencephalograph Technologist Registered

• High school graduation with basic science course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification by the American Board of Registration for Electroencephalographic Technologist
• A minimum of 30 credits should be obtained every 5 years covering all modalities performed by the technologist. This is a minimum requirement and is superseded by individual credential requirements as set forth by ABRET.
• Regular quality assessments of technical skills must be performed and documented at least yearly.

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What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work schedule will be assigned by the Pediatric Epilepsy Technical Supervisor / Coordinator. Work schedule may include shifts during the 24 hour, 7 day/week operations of the LTM, EEG and Epilepsy Laboratories. Participation in 24 hours on call schedule and overtime as assigned. Mandatory overtime may be possible.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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