EEG Technician

Min: USD $25.72/Hr. Max: USD $39.86/Hr. Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, performs EEG procedures in the laboratory and at the bedside of critically ill patients in the intensive care units.  Learns to perform specialized EEG and Evoked Potential studies, including Neuro Intensive Video EEG Monitoring.  Such studies will occur at Memorial Medical Center and shared service sites.  Staff will serve on emergency call, as needed, for after scheduled work hours, per lab protocol.  Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.

 

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift

7:00am-5:30pm

Rotating Weekends

On-call

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Graduate.

Graduate of an accredited electroneurodiagnostic technology program, accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or equivalent formal training is required.

 

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Eligible for/or successful completion of the Part I examination for registration by ABRET and or 1-3 years experience in EEG.

CPR Certification, preferred.

 

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Universal Precautions Category I.

Moderate/Heavy physical effort required.  Must be capable of standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting and holding for long periods of time.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 system. Ensures that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.

 

2. Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.

 

3. Performs high quality electroneurodiagnostic studies according to laboratory standards.

 

4. Adapts procedures to clinical circumstances and implements alternative monitor and machine settings to better define abnormalities.

 

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

 

• SAFETY:Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

 

• COURTESY:Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

 

• QUALITY:Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

 

• EFFICIENCY:Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

 

6. Recognizes, eliminates and/or monitors electrode artifacts in order to obtain an adequate test.

 

7. Learns to perform special procedure EEG tests, such as Neonatal recordings, Ambulatory EEG and Neurointensive Video EEG monitoring.
8. Performs work duties in accordance with all MMC Safety and Infection Control Standards.
9. Travels to shared service hospitals to perform EEGs.
10. Performs other related work as required or requested.

 

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.