Electrophysiology Technician

This is a clinical position responsible for operating specialized equipment which measures and records electrical activity of the brain, peripheral nervous system, and spinal cord. Work is performed in accordance with NOMS Healthcare policies and procedures/applicable federal and state laws. Effective performance requires independent action under general supervision.

1. Compliance and Safety: Complies with HIPAA and OSHA rules and regulations.
2. Pre-Test Consultations: Conducts pretest consultations with patients in order to gather and record the patient's medical history, adjusting the EEG procedure accordingly.
3. Preparation and Testing: Prepares the patient for the EEG test. Properly measures electrode locations per Revised Expanded International 10-20 System.
4. EEG Testing: Places EEG electrodes using paste or collodion technique, as appropriate. Conducts the EEG test per standard procedures and per laboratory policy.
5. Patient Monitoring: Monitors patients' progress throughout the test including monitoring heart rate, breathing, etc.
6. Seizure Observation: Observes patient during EEG seizure symptoms of any type, including staring spells, myoclonic jerks, facial twitching, eye blinking, automatisms, and convulsions.
7. Reporting and Maintenance: Reports patient findings to physician, including notifying physician of any major abnormalities (arrhythmias, interictal epilepiform abnormalities, focal slowing, electrographic seizures, etc.) for which immediate physician review would be advisable. Maintains EEG equipment in good working order, notifying physician of any needed parts or repairs.
8. Scheduling and Follow-up: Schedules testing appointments as necessary. Reinforces need for follow-up with physician.
9. Professional Boundaries: Avoids making diagnoses or interpreting the EEG for the patient or family.
10. Administrative Tasks: Orders supplies.
11. Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Effective Communication: Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
2. Problem-Solving: Ability to determine causes of operating errors and determining how to solve the problem.
3. Active Listening: Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas.
4. Clear Expression: Ability to speak clearly for others to understand.
5. Critical Thinking: Ability to reason both inductively and deductively.
6. Time Management: Ability to manage one's own time.
7. Logical Thinking: Ability to think logically.
8. Customer Service: Strong customer service skills.
9. Medical Judgment: Demonstrates good medical judgment, including anticipating problems, recognizing new medical issues, appropriately notifying physician of new or significant issues.

1. Education: High School Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent training and experience.
2. Experience: Minimum of three years' experience preferred.
3. Certifications: Certified by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologies preferred but not required. Current CPR certification.