EEG Technician
Job Description
Note:
- Must have both inpatient and outpatient EEG experience.
- OTHER OPENINGS FOR MOTHER-BABY/ LABOR & DELIVERY/ MEDSURG-TELE/CVICU/ ARE AVAILABLE.
Travel Pay: “EXCELLENT PAY WITH GREAT NONTAXABLE AMOUNT”
Note:
- You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role or any other RN role, we do offer a referral bonus of $750.
- Stipend is also provided to the candidate living more than 50 miles from the facility
Other locations available in NJ. - Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.
Job Summary:
- The EEG Technician is responsible for performing all varieties of electro neurophysiology monitoring as part of the Neurology or Epilepsy Surgery Program.
- This position operates the equipment of the EMU and processes data to be used to generate a report.
- Obtains medical seizure history from the patient including contraindications to proposed treatment.
- Educate patient and family about procedure.
- Monitors patient continuously during procedure, reports seizure activity to the nursing staff, and respond appropriately to patient emergencies.
- Works with neurologist and neurosurgeons using various types of electrodes, patient bedside in the lab as well as in the operating room or other areas in the Medical Center.
- Records electrophysiology data from the patient and makes adjustments, uses special montages as needed, focuses and adjusts camera, recognizes artifacts.
- Performs standard activation procedures to generate report and reviews the data with neurology epileptology physician.
- Maintains the electrophysiology monitoring unit equipment and network features in working condition and trouble shoots problems.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- EEG, Evoked Potentials, Nerve Conduction.
- Patient Population: EMU ICU Pediatric and adult patients
- Preferred: Familiarity with Natus and Nihon Kohden systems.
- Must have both inpatient and outpatient EEG experience
Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of program at an accredited EEG school.
Required Certifications & Licensure: In process of obtaining ABRET registration.