EEG Technician

Summary :

Under the general supervision of the Lead EEG Technologist performs a wide variety of Neurodiagnostic studies to include EEGs and evoked potentials in the EEG Laboratory the Emergency Department and on the inpatient units.

Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric adult and adolescent patient.

Fosters patient and family centered care and healthcare services in accordance with the Lifespan and The Miriam Hospitals mission vision and values with consideration of the life span including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Responsibilities :

Measures and accurately applies electrodes according to the International 10-20 electrode systems. Ensures that electrode impedance meet laboratory standards.

Writes a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from patient patients 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.

Performs EEG tracing (routine sleep portable and Electro-cerebral silence recordings) and evoked potential tests in all three modalities according to the standards of the Laboratory.

Performs special procedure EEGs such as nasopharyngeal minisphenoidal and special temporal electrode recordings as well as daytime nap studies.

Performs evoked potential tests implementing alternative methods such as variations of stimulus parameters in certain situations outside of the normative range to better define any abnormalities.

Performs advanced Neurodiagnostic EEG procedures

Performs trouble shooting and equipment maintenance of EEG and evoked response systems.

Assists in establishing and maintaining department procedures and protocols. Works with the Lead Technologist and Department Neurologist to initiate new procedures for Neurodiagnostic testing.

Assists in the training and education of junior and standby relief staff.

Participates in conferences and technical meetings when possible.

Takes charge of record storage and disposal of old records. Performs routine supply inventory.

In the absence of the Lead EEG Technologist assumes scheduling and technical responsibilities for the function of the laboratory.

Maintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies procedures and objectives.

Performs other related duties as required. Fosters patient and family centered care in accordance with the Lifespan mission vision and values and the philosophy of nursing at The Miriam Hospital and with consideration of the life span including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns

Other information : BASIC KNOWLEDGE :

BASIC KNOWLEDGE :

Graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or equivalent formal training.

Registered by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET) preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

One year experience in Electroneurodiagnostic testing preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. Subject to electrical and energy hazards. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.

Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer keyboard and other common office equipment. Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use of safety and protective equipment / clothing.

May lift and position patients and lift / push heavy supplies and equipment.

SUPERVISORY ACTION : None.

None.