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EEG Tech

3 months ago

Hammond, Louisiana, United States North Oaks Health System Full time

Status:
PRN - As Needed

Shift:
Weekdays 8am-4pm; weekends and holidays rotation 8am-2:30pm

Exempt:
No

Summary:
Under the supervision of the Neurodiagnostics/Sleep Disorder Coordinator, performs EEG's.

Other information:

Education:
High School graduate, and graduate of an accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Program, Polysomnographic Tech program or equivalent training.

Experience/Skills:
One year digital EEG experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Eligible for examination for registration by ABRET.

Physical Demands:

Strength:
Medium

Lift:
Frequently

Push:
Frequently

Sit:
Frequently

Pull:
Occasionally

Stand:
Occasionally

Carry:
Occasionally

Walk:
Frequently

Responsibilities:

  • Measures and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to the international 10-20 System. Ensures that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards.
  • Obtains and documents comprehensive patient history.
  • Performs EEG record according to the standards of the department (routine, sleep, bedside, and electrocerebral silence recording).
  • Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recording. This may include control settings, extra electrodes, extra montages, and the use of activation procedures.
  • Knowledge of appropriate calibration and how to make adjustments. Documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor patient or environmental artifact.
  • Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment.
  • Knowledge of EEG internet application for physician interpretation.
  • Reporting of critical monitors to neurologist at the time of recording when needed.
  • Maintains equipment in working order. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and report to supervisor promptly.
  • Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, department staff, physicians and other hospital staff.
  • Knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, and general knowledge of EEG instrumentation, pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence EEG.
  • Participates in conferences and technical meetings.15Perform other duties as assigned.16. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.