EEG Technologist - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist II

EEG Technologist - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist II

Allied Health --> Allied Health/Other

New York, NY Full-Time/Regular

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an EEG Technologist - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist II. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and conducting of routine, ambulatory, and video EEGs for both adult and pediatric patients. Maintenance of electrode integrity in tests performed under both outpatient and inpatient settings. Archiving of all EEG studies in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assures adequate supply levels and performs cleaning of required equipment.
• Monitors inventory of EEG supplies and alerts Laboratory Assistant and/or supervisor when amounts are low.
• Cleans and prepares equipment daily prior to using on patients.
• Detects equipment malfunctions, makes minor maintenance adjustments, and follows departmental guidelines for troubleshooting equipment and alerts the supervisor when unable to resolve issue at hand.
• Prepares patient for testing and administers routine EEG. Introduces self to patient, and explains what will be done during the EEG test.
• Answers inquiries and reassures patient during test in order to obtain the patients cooperation for the best performance of the test.
• Measures head appropriately, places electrodes properly, and checks their performance.
• Prepares patients using proper departmental criteria and techniques to ensure integrity of recordings.
• Obtains standard recordings, recognizes artifacts, and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. Appropriately uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep. Monitors other variables during EEG such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electro-oculograms, respiration, etc. when necessary.
• Upon completion of test, removes electrodes and gel, cleans patients head, and wipes down equipment.
• Carries out assignment from start to finish within time frame for respective task (e.g., routine EEG 1 hr., hook up of inpatient 45 minutes, etc.).
• Hooks up surgical grid patients utilizing appropriate montages. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of continuous video monitoring including intra-operative monitoring such as corticography.
• Documents all patient related data according to departmental procedure. Abstracts relevant information from the patients clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning the patient/parent, if minor. Accurately assigns individual EEG number to patient avoiding duplication of numbers.
• Appropriately archives and burns data onto CDs, and double checks integrity before deleting data from hard-drive/server. Follows departmental guidelines for documentation of patient data (e.g., name, date, EEG number, date of events, when applicable, etc.) into appropriate log books and onto CDs. Is familiar with filing of CDs, videos, and recordings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certificate of completion from a licensed EEG school
• One year of videomonitoring (CCTV-EEG) and intraoperative grid hook-up experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of national board examinations (ABRET) in electroencephalography (R. EEG T.) and certification in long term monitoring (CLTM)
• Achieve LTM certification and meeting recertification requirements
• Good communication skills.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,489.31 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.