EEG Technician II Per Diem

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Neurology related duties: Monitors the functional integrity of certain neural structures (e.g., nerves, spinal cord and parts of the brain) by performing diagnostic testing. An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a "hands on" environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. An experienced level role that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures, and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

Perform EEGs as requested by ordering physicians. Responsible for the routine operations and maintenance of the EEG Lab.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Successful completion of an approved course of study in Electroencephalography (EEG).

3. One (1) year previous experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Three (3) years previous experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Performs EEG studies in accordance with standard procedures and policies of the EEG Lab. The brain activity recordings are prepared for physician interpretation.

2. Appropriately uses the 10-20 measure system and is able to appropriately select monopolar and bipolar montagues for reading.

3. Reports gross abnormalities to the reading physician immediately.

4. Performs EEGs brain death determination studies following prescribed procedures, when request.

5. Able to identify artifact on tracing.

6. Uses AIDET to explain procedure.

7. Creates a calm and safe environment for patient testing.

8. Appropriately prepares files for physician interpretation.

9. Attends meetings as required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Frequent sitting, occasional standing, and lifting 5-10 pounds.

2. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard.

3. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of medical terminology; courses in anatomy and physiology.