EEG Technician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, prepares patient and equipment and performs EEG and evoked potentials examinations.
• Instructs and prepares patients and equipment for tests.
• Performs EEG and Evoked Potential testing on patients of all ages in the EEG Department or at the patient’s bedside.
• Determines and selects recording parameters based on each patient’s diagnosis or complaint.
• Takes recording, analyzes data, and, with assistance, prepares results for physician.
• Studies wave characteristics during test to detect evidence of brain disorders.
• Completes checklists, writes clear narratives and/or enters data into computer files as appropriate.
• Completes transcription and accurately processes physician orders according to policy.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to float to other departments (within Product of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED is required.

Preferred Education:

• Graduate of an accredited EEG or END program with 1 year experience as an EEG technician.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Board of Registered EEG Technologist (ABRET).
• The Certified EEG Technician (CET) registry is required.
• BLS – American Heart Association.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2 years prior experience as an EEG technician.
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions.
• Minimum of 1 year experience is required.