Job Description: The EEG Technologist provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures.
Performs procedures appropriate to their competence and credentials held under general technical supervision.
Essential Functions: -Cleans and disinfects equipment with appropriate solutions. -Follows infection control policies.
-Completes all types of neurodiagnostic tests. -Documents appropriate data in patient chart and lab files.
-Explains tests, procedures to patients in order to obtain optimal results. -Notifies Neuroscience physician as needed for grossly abnormal EEG tracings.
-Performs accurate documentation. -Performs all types of EEGs to include ambulatory, bedside, electrical cerebral silence and standard lab EEGs.
-Prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
-Provides patient with instructions/explanations as needed.
-Understands and communicates based on age-appropriate information.
-Troubleshoots equipment, follows division policy to arrange repair service when indicated.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Organizational ability necessary. -Ability to communicate effectively and work corroboratively with others. -Ability to accept and institute changes. -Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and skills essential. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A

Education: Required Education: -High School Diploma OR GED. -Graduate of CAAHEP accredited EEG program (new grads welcome) OR 2 years of EEG/EMU hands-on experience.

Required Certifications & Licensure: -American Board of Registration of EEG/EP Technologists (ABRET). -BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Required Skills: BLS (CPR), ABRET CERTIFIED, SLEEP TECH, EEG.