EEG Technologist, Per Diem (St. Mary Medical)

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Works under minimal supervision using electroencephalograph to measure and record the brain's electrical activity, performing EEG's in the Laboratory and at the bedside of critically ill patients in the Intensive and critical care units. Performs auditory and visual evoked potential tests. Observes the patient and keeps a careful record of his/her behavior. Responsible for minor equipment repair.

• Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 system. Ensures that electrodes impedance's meet laboratory standards.

• Writes a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from patient, patient's record and family members to include seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurological symptomatology and medications.

• Explains test procedure to patient and family members present. Modifies communication based on age, developmental level and background of patient.

• Performs EEG record according to the standards of the laboratory (routine sleep, bedside and electro cerebral silence recordings)

• Implements alternative methods or adjusts control to obtain optimal recording. This may include appropriate control setting changes on the machine, use of extra electrodes, extra montages and use of activation procedures.

• Recognizes artifact (patient or environmental). Documents, eliminates or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.

• Takes appropriate actions during patient emergency situations and ensures patient safety at all times. Demonstrates understanding of the unique needs of the patient population served.

• Practices basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment including electrodes.

• Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order. Knowledge of appropriate calibrations and how to make adjustments.

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, lab staff, physicians and other members of the hospital staff.

• Identifies equipment failure and malfunction and reports to supervisor immediately.

• Performs all STAT requests in a timely fashion.

• Orients new employees to job procedures as assigned by supervisor.

• Learns one modality of evoke potentials under supervision of Lab Supervisor.

• After attending appropriate training programs, completes Neonatal and Operating Room long-term monitoring electrocephalograph in NICU and outpatient pediatric patients.

• Follows departmental policies and procedures when performing all duties.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1.Graduate of a 1 year program for EEG Technologists and/or Registered by the American Board of Registered EEG Technologists or one year of experience performing electroencephalograms.

2.Basic Life Support (BLS)

3.R EEG within 2 years of hire

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