EEG TECHNOLOGIST PART TIME
Company: Neuro Pathway LLC
Location: Grafton
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
About the job EEG Technologist PART TIME
EEG TECHNOLOGIST II
Job Profile Summary
Under general supervision, you will perform neurodiagnostic
procedures in the laboratory, at the bedside, in critical care
units, and in the surgicalsuite. Our EEG Techs perform complex
neurodiagnostic procedures to evoke, record and study electrical
physiology brain activities for use in diagnosing neurological
disorders.
Major Responsibilities
- Perform and maintain competency in electroencephalograms,
portable inpatient EEG's, ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG
- Monitor during intracarotid Sodium Amytal procedures (WADAS),
Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs) and Evoke Potentials by applying
suitable electrodes on predetermined positions on the patient's
head, checking the performance of the electrodes,
- Calibrate and adjust the test apparatus and select both
predetermined and special electrode combinations dependent on the
individual case under study.
- Prepare patients for exam and perform exams and procedures.
Gather a comprehensive patient history, appropriate information
from your patient as well as the patient's records and family
members to include neurological symptomatology and medications.
- Explain test procedures to patient and family members.
- Perform procedures according to the laboratory standards and
implement alternative methods and/or adjusts controls to obtain
optimal recordings. This may include appropriate control setting
changes on the equipment, use of extra electrodes, extra montages
and use of activation procedures.
- Recognize patient or environmental artifact. Document,
eliminate or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.
- Devise and standardize neurodiagnostic tests for clinic use.
- Perform Intraoperative Monitoring with supervision.
- Assist physicians in outpatient department clinics with Nerve
Conduction Studies and EMGs as needed.
- Perform Cerebral Death Evaluation studies.
- Perform TCD (transcranial ultra sound of the Circle of Willis).
- Troubleshoot equipment problems and repair or report to
supervisor immediately.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served. Be familar with
growth and development principles over the life span of your
patient, and be able to factor this information into data
collection requirements and optimizations
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
- Electroencephalographic Technologist registration (R EEG T)
issued by the American Board of Registration of
- Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists
(ABRET) needs to be obtained within 1 year, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained
within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not
required. Education Required
- High School Graduate
- Graduation from a neurodiagnostic educaiton program preferred
Experience Required
- Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Neurodiagnostic
Tech role. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
- Intermediate computer skills. Physical Requirements and Working
Conditions
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the
job.
- Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather
hazards.
- Must sit, stand, walk, twist, and lift throughout the
workday.
- Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
present.
- Work environment may contain potential for exposure to blood
and body fluids or other unpleasant fumes or hazards and,
- therefore, must have ability to work in that type of
environment and wear protective clothing as necessary.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work
expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain
acomprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
Keywords: Neuro Pathway LLC, West Allis , EEG TECHNOLOGIST PART TIME, Other , Grafton, Wisconsin
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