Sr. EEG Technician - EEG - Kings Hwy

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This position performs a wide variety of neurodiagnostic studies at the bedside of critically ill patients in surgery including, electroencephalogram (EEG), Evoked Potentials and specialized laboratory studies.

Assumes responsibility for orientating, training, and monitoring performance of junior EEG Technicians in the department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Either an Associate's degree in a health care related field or higher from an accredited college or university or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited Neurodiagnostic (NDT) program.

Preferred - Registered through the Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation Board (ABRET).

Work Experience

Required - 3 years or more experience performing Neurodiagnostic procedures in a patient care environment.

Certifications

Required - Registered in EEG (R. EEG T.) through the Neurodiagnostic credentialing board ABRET.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Working knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, general knowledge of EEG instrumentation, pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of classroom and / or clinical training.
• Ability to set priorities and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, such as nights, weekends, extended shifts, etc.

Job Duties

• Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according the international 10 - 20 System ensuring electrode impedances 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 symptoms and medications.
• Performs EEG and Evoked Potential recordings according to the standards of the laboratory (routine, sleep, bedside, and electrocerebral silence recordings).
• Recognizes artifact (patient or environmental). Documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Knowledge of proper actions to take during patient emergency situations and ensures patient safety at all times.
• Reports critical test results to the interpreting physician and supervisor and documents.
• Clearly and effectively explains test procedure to patient and family members present ensuring complete understanding and cooperation.
• Uses basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment including electrodes.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to : respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;

patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Constantly : activity or condition exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;

or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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