Clinical Neurophysiologic Technologist I (EEG Technician) - Extra Help

County of Santa Clara•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Under medical direction, the Clinical Neurophysiologic Technologist I operates and maintains electroencephalographic (EEG) equipment to conduct standard and specialized electroencephalograms, and learns to perform other specialized neurophysiologic examinations. The eligible list will be used for temporary extra-help assignments. Employees may be assigned to different Santa Clara Valley Healthcare hospitals and clinics. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is a public health system serving Santa Clara County. Its facilities include Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital, and Regional Medical Center. The position may also involve assignment as a Disaster Service Worker when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an EEG technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education, or one year of experience performing EEG exams.
Knowledge of major neurological, neurosurgical, psychiatric, toxic, and metabolic conditions and other factors that may affect cerebral electrical activity.
Knowledge of central nervous system neuroanatomy and neurophysiology.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for obtaining standard types of EEGs.
Knowledge of emergency procedures for caring for acutely ill patients and first aid for all types of seizures.
Knowledge of medications used by and for clinical neurophysiology patients, including sedatives.
Knowledge of the significance of other neurodiagnostic studies, such as CAT scans and arteriograms.
Ability to operate and calibrate laboratory equipment and make minor repairs and adjustments.
Ability to recognize artifacts and take steps to eliminate their causes.
Ability to work safely and sympathetically with patients, interview them to obtain information, and gain their cooperation during tests.
Ability to recognize unusual patient behavior patterns and respond effectively to emergency situations.
Ability to keep routine records and maintain files.
Ability to learn complex and specialized examinations, including intensive care monitoring, surgical monitoring, electrocorticography, and evoked potential studies.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for or successful completion of the Part I (Written) Examination for registration by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET).

Responsibilities

Apply recording electrodes at standard measured 10-20 positions on patients’ heads and check electrode performance with an impedance meter.
Calibrate, evaluate, adjust, clean, and maintain EEG equipment; notify a supervisor when major maintenance or repairs are needed.
Review patients’ clinical records and interview patients or family members to obtain additional information.
Select predetermined electrode combinations (montages) and special combinations as needed for specific cases.
Obtain routine, sleep, bedside, and electrocerebral EEG recordings; recognize artifacts and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
Monitor other variables when indicated, including electromyogram, electrocardiogram, electro-oculogram, and respirations.
Record various kinds of EEG examinations and use alternative adjustment methods when appropriate.
Perform routine activation procedures, including hyperventilation and photic stimulation.
Insert nasopharyngeal electrodes for sleep studies.
Complete billing forms, assign file numbers to examination documents, log examination files, and file documents appropriately.
Learn to perform more complex examinations, including geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care monitoring, surgical monitoring, electrocorticography, and evoked potential studies.
May serve as a Disaster Service Worker when required.
Perform related work as required.