EEG Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Performs all EEG procedures and recordings independently or under supervision.
• Summarizes patient status and clinical history and participates in conferences and technical meetings as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all EEG recordings: Awake, asleep, bedside and B.D. protocol video EEGs.
• Summarizes the patient’s neurologic status and clinical history from the chart or other knowledgeable persons.
• Explains in detail the recording procedures to the patient and family members present.
• Views chart for use of anticonvulsant meds and consults family or caregiver.
• Adapts methods and instrumentation, to make patient feel calm and comfortable during testing to obtain optionally results, the best EEG findings, and an EEG record free of artifacts.
• Removes residue from patient’s scalp, dries and combs patient’s hair.
• Writes all clinical observations during seizures and other patient emergency situations.
• Logs and records complete patient diagnoses, technician report, stamps records and places in reading room.
• Insures electrical safety of the patient at all times, performs maintenance and minor repairs of the equipment for use, and reports major problems to the supervisor.
• Keeps EEG room clean and neat at all times, cleans equipment, and closes containers of paste after each use.
• Participates in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities when possible.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education:

• High School diploma required.
• Associates degree preferred.

Languages:

• English( Speak, Read, Write).

Skills:

• 1 year experience.
• Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 37.50
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00