EEG Technician - EEG - Defiance Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Employee demonstrates competence in all aspects of neurodiagnostic testing procedures on patients of varying ages and medical conditions, in accordance with standard of practice as defined by the medical center and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. Works independently, utilizing a variety of sophisticated instruments and demonstrates good judgment and decision making in the treatment and handling of the individual patient.   

Employment Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent, prefer Associates degree.

• 2 years clinical experience in EEG/Evoked Potential/Continuous Long-term video EEG monitoring/Ambulatory EEG and data management and/or polysomnography beyond training or 5 years’ experience and graduate of an accredited training program.

• Graduate of an accredited school of ElectroNeurodiagnostics or Neurophysiology or equivalent.

• Registration in EEG, evoked potentials, Long-term monitoring and/or polysomnography through the professional credentialing body.  American Board of EEG Technologist (ABRET) or Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist (BRPT) or equivalent

• BLS CPR certification

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in diverse situations.

• Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety, infection control, universal precautions and risk management.

• Participates in on-going education through attendance at staff meeting, in-services, workshops and trade-society meetings and independent reading/study to keep abreast of latest developments and continuously improve and upgrade skills.

• Utilizes and models AIDET when communicating with customers.

• Prepares testing environment for patients comfort and safety.

• According to established procedures, prepares and performs patients for testing, including Awake, Asleep, EEG Bedside, Electrocerebral -Silence, Long-Term Video EEG Monitoring Recordings,  Continuous ICU monitoring, Ambulatory EEG Monitoring, Sphenoidal Recording, Activation Procedures Visual Evoked Potential Recording, Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential Recording and Somato-sensory Recordings.

• Obtains medical history and has knowledge of disease processes and medication effect and adjust instrumentation accordingly.

• Observes, notates and analyzes ongoing clinical and technical changes, adjusting testing procedures as appropriate for the individual recording situation.

• Administers sedation as indicated by physician’s orders, in accordance with established departmental policy/procedure.

• Assists the physician in performing invasive lead placement. 

• The team member performs knowledge of all recording and ancillary equipment

• Participates as a Team Member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when the workload requires and as requested by the supervisor.

• Shows good judgment and strong initiative

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to schedule, reschedule patient appointments, transcribe orders and registration process for patient appointments

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What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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