EEG/LTM Technician III - Pool (Flex Shifts)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

23d

About The Position

Responsible for the technical operation of a laboratory performing clinical or research work, following the Guidelines for EEG and Long Term Neurodiagnostic Monitoring in Epilepsy established by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists. Performs complex studies with little to no supervision, including EEG, evoked potential, and long-term video-EEG monitoring procedures. The role involves preparing and reviewing EEG data, supporting physicians’ interpretation, maintaining equipment, and providing appropriate patient care and observation during seizures and emergencies. The technician also contributes to process improvement and patient-experience initiatives in the Brain Institute.

Requirements

Graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or equivalent formal on-the-job training.
ABRET certification must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association BLS certification must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
4–7 years of experience as an Electroencephalographic Technologist II, with emphasis in pediatrics, neonates, and intensive care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Ability to problem-solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to individual client needs.
Ability to work well with others and willingness to learn new procedures.

Nice To Haves

Long-term monitoring and evoked potentials experience in operating-room monitoring.
Experience in electronics and/or computer science.

Responsibilities

Perform EEG or evoked potential testing and update results in Cerner.
Adapt methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on patient history, clinical observation, and EEG findings.
Review current EEG activity in the Cerner video database.
Use computer programs to print sample recordings from original digital EEG data, edit data, and print selected data for neurologist review.
Follow physician instructions regarding electrode placement, hyperventilation, and cortical stimulation.
Maintain equipment in clean operating condition, ensure patient safety, and report repair needs within 24 hours.
Retrieve and reduce data and prepare video-EEG records for physician interpretation, including prescreening EEG and behavioral data.
Analyze complex ictal and interictal features and artifacts in standard EEG studies, defining segments for later physician analysis.
Perform EEG and long-term video-EEG monitoring in the EEG Lab or Seizure Unit using the International 10-20 system and supplementary positions.
Perform ECOG during specified operating-room procedures and subdural EEG using 64–228 electrodes.
Perform specialized studies, including functional brain stimulation and mapping, direct cortical stimulation, ECS recordings, and SPECT and PET scan studies.
Provide appropriate patient care and detailed observation of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient emergencies.
Prepare the data-set montage and filter settings, and perform dips to determine the number of seizures.
Conduct walking handoffs with technicians, sharing critical patient information needed to support patient care.
Document required meaningful-use fields in the electronic medical record within the scope of practice.
Participate in Lean initiatives to improve processes, care quality, cost effectiveness, customer service, and measurable outcomes.
Use Lean methodology to improve the family experience in the Brain Institute and participate in continuous patient-experience improvement and service recovery.