Job Summary

Observes patient(s) on video, maintains video integrity, alerts appropriate personnel of problems with EEG recording, and provides an additional level of patient safety as first responders, alerting appropriate personnel of seizure activity or questionable events. Works in tandem with credentialed Neurodiagnostic Technologists (R.EEG.T).

Job Specific Duties

• Observes patients on video and video EEGs. 
  
• Alerts appropriate personnel of problems with EEG recording. 
  
• Provides and additional level of patient safety as first responders, alerting appropriate personnel of seizure activity of questionable events.  
  
• Cleans and keeps equipment in good operating condition; performs maintenance and minor repairs of lab equipment and reports the need for major repairs. 
  
• Summarizes the patient’s neurological status and clinical history from the chart, patient, or other knowledgeable persons. 
  
• Participates actively in conferences, technical meetings and other educational activities.
  
• Participates in conferences, and other educational activities. Ensures attendance at 85% of Departmental meetings. 
  
• Documents within the scope of practice all electronic medical record (EMR) meaningful use required fields in an effort to optimize utilization. 
  
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Safety Improvement activities of the department.