EEG Tech

Client: Henry Ford Location: 205 N EAST AVE Jackson, MI Job Title: EEG Tech Job Responsibilities: Individual will maintain patient safety while the patient is being monitored in the EMU (epilepsy monitoring unit) or while undergoing an 8 hour VEEG. The tech is responsible for ensuring electrode integrity, visually watching and tracking (via camera) epilepsy patients (2-8 patients) via monitors. Applies scalp and additional electrodes as required by utilizing appropriate EEG established system; comply with applicable standards. Obtains patient medical history to include neurologic symptomatology and medications; advise patient and family members on administered test procedures. • Performs digital EEG recordings. Monitors and adjusts equipment to ensure optimal recordings; assess and document EEG recordings. Participates in review of long term video EEG monitoring to include monitoring, documenting and other related recorded items for physician review. Implements basic infection control procedures to ensure compliance. Assures equipment and instruments are sanitized and working properly; reports equipment problems. Enters various data into computer; verifies data, makes corrections and ensures accuracy; maintains a variety of computerized and/or manual logs. Prepares log entries as required; prepares, presents and disseminates information to professional individuals, groups and organizations. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops. Required: High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Six months or more experience working in a patient care environment. Enrolment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited Electrodiagnostic (END) program, is preferred. Current BLS certification required.