EEG END Technologist

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The END Technologist 2 prepares patients and conducts routine and advanced outpatient and inpatient END procedures; collects data pertinent to the interpretation of test results and assists medical staff with complex recordings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification.
• One year of experience in the performance of procedures in a patient care environment.
• Certification in EEG/Electroencephalography (R. EEG T.), EP/Evoked Potentials (R. T.), or NCS/Nerve Conduction Studies (R.NCS.T.) required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• BS or Master’s degree in an allied health education program with the completion of an END program.

Responsibilities

• Documents a comprehensive patient history including neurological symptoms and medications.
• Measures and accurately applies electrodes for EEG in less than 30 minutes with appropriate impedance of <5kohms.
• Uses multiple electrode application techniques and prepares a technical report.
• Learns and applies basic EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, and contraindications for activation procedures.
• Accurately applies electrodes and enters data into the computer to determine nerve conduction velocity for NCV.
• Assists, teaches, and mentors physicians, residents, fellows, and new employees in NCV/EMG procedures.
• Performs EEG, EP, NCV, and AT examinations in accordance with the standards and protocols of the department.
• Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings.
• Observes and records conditions and reactions of patients during exams.
• Maintains clean testing equipment and proper sanitization of supplies and surrounding area.
• Reports equipment malfunctions in writing to the engineer.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts.
• Additional Programs including Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED