EEG Technologist DT

EEG Technologist

The EEG Technologist is registered in EEG (R.EEG.T) and works unsupervised. They are responsible for the acquisition of EEG testing to include routine EEG, continuous EEG, and intra-operative EEG monitoring. The EEG Technologist will also perform Evoked Potential testing to include VER, SSEP, and BAER procedures. Nerve Conduction Testing and assisting physicians with EMG testing along with other specialized testing are also included in procedures performed. All age populations are served by the EEG Technologist to include infant, pediatric, and adult monitoring. Infection control guidelines are always followed. Other duties performed by the Technologist include but are not limited to the scheduling of in- and out-patients, maintaining testing logs, troubleshooting of equipment, interaction with physicians and outside reading contractors, and ordering appropriate supplies. EEG Technologists would also provide training and education to EEG technicians as well as provide supervision of testing as required. On-call is required for off hours and weekends.

Other duties may be assigned.

Performs various types of testing in the department and in the inpatient, emergency department and operating room setting. Testing may include but is not limited to the set up and monitoring of routine (basic) EEG testing, ambulatory EEG monitoring, intra-operative monitoring, nerve conduction studies, assistance with EMG testing, SSEP, AAER and VER testing, and other testing as requested.

Performs on call responsibilities and adheres to department policies regarding time requirements for STAT procedures and after-hours response.

Participates in the orientation, training, competency assessment and supervision of EEG Technicians. Additionally, provides education and information to other hospital personnel to assure knowledge of requirements for testing.

Appropriately identifies various types of waveforms which correlate with the area being monitored in order to adjust and maintain proper management and monitoring of various procedure types and to assist the physician in interpretation of completed studies.

Communicates any potential abnormal studies or results to the reading physician or surgeon while performing testing or upon completion and transfer of the record to assure the safety of patients and to assure accurate identification of potentially harmful or catastrophic events. This may include the identification of seizure activity, suppression of waveforms, and other anomalies of tracings.

Assists in the collection of Quality Improvement data and participates in action plans to correct any identified deficiencies in care processes. Reviews department policies and procedures to assure the following of accreditation and other governing bodies with oversight over Neuro-diagnostics.

Orders all required supplies to complete testing requirements to assure availability for all patient testing.

Assists Director in identifying operational and capital equipment needs. Evaluates new products, services, and equipment.

Completes all documentation in the electronic medical record, files and edits records as appropriate for testing procedures, assures records are communicated to reading neurologists, and maintains archiving of all records in accordance with hospital policy.

Interacts with Information Systems and equipment manufacturer as necessary to perform troubleshooting of equipment, upgrade completion, documentation, and other needs associated with all departmental processes.

Acquires patient Neurological tracings and patient data while eliminating artifacts, annotating all interactions and applying appropriate comments and key events during the monitoring process.

Calibrates all diagnostic equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and as per procedural expectations and requirements.

Equipment is clean as per manufacturer and hospital recommendations while assuring all infection prevention guidelines are followed.

Demonstrates the ability to perform all testing with appropriate montages to assure the highest quality of testing and patient safety. Knowledgeable and proficient with the international 10/20 system for electrode placement.

Performs file management, archiving, and copying of records as necessary, including the availability of records for reading physicians and tele-neurologists.

Safely and efficiently utilizes adhesive products which may include but not be limited to collodion, acetone, and other skin preparations in the securing of electrodes.

Maintains a clean work environment. Keeps recording equipment clean, electrodes disinfected and patient care areas free of debris.

Demonstrates proficiency in documentation of procedures performed and applies appropriate charges for work done. Assists in verifying that charges have been captured.

Demonstrates proficiency in Electronic Medical record documentation, retrieval of results, and use of communication tools in the medical record. Maintains and can retrieve archived records.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited School of Electro encephalography approved by CAAHEP and Registered by ABRET in EEG (R.EEG.T); Bachelor's degree preferred.

Additional ABRET certifications preferred. Includes: CNIM, R.EPT., CLTM, CAP, CMEG, NA-CLTM, R.NCS.T., CNIM-CS, RPSGT.

Minimum of 2 years previous experience in Neuro-diagnostics required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows