EEG Technologist

Overview Performs electroneurodiagnostic procedures on patients with suspected neurologic injury or disease and according to facility policies and procedures. Essential Functions Completes technical EEG reports and maintains accurate medical records and documentation. Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. Provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures. Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff. Participates in tutoring, demonstrating, and mentoring other team members, providing direct and indirect technical supervision. Performs a limited variety of investigational procedures on patients with possible neurologic injury and disease according to established policies and procedures. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures and performs various administrative functions. Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results. Education Requirement Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience, required. Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program, preferred. Licensure Requirement (not specified) Certifications Registered by the American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, required. R EEG T certification, required. BLS certification, required. Skills Effective computer operations and technology skills. Experience Three years of experience in the performance of EEG procedures in a patient care environment, required. Physical Requirements Occasionally: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Decision Making Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Sitting Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking Frequent: Computer skills Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning Interpreting Data Machinery Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Standing Walking Continuously: Audible speech Color vision Depth perception Hearing acuity Peripheral vision Seeing - Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified). Equal Employment Opportunity EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr