EEG/LTM Technician III - Pool (Flex Shifts)

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

23d

About The Position

Responsible for the technical operation of the 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. The role conducts EEG and evoked potential testing, long-term video EEG monitoring, and specialized neurodiagnostic studies, while preparing and reviewing recordings and data for physician interpretation. It also involves patient care and observation, equipment maintenance, clinical documentation, handoffs, and participation in process-improvement and patient-experience initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of an Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or equivalent formal on-the-job training.
Maintain active, good-standing ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists) registration throughout employment.
Maintain active, good-standing American Heart Association BLS certification throughout employment.
Four to seven years of experience as an Electroencephalographic Technologist II, with emphasis in pediatrics, neonates, and intensive care.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and coworkers.
Interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Problem-solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to individual client needs.
Work well with others and demonstrate willingness to learn new procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform EEG or evoked potential testing and update records in Cerner.
Adapt methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on patient history, clinical observation, and EEG findings.
Review current EEG activity on 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 physician analysis.
Perform EEGs 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 such as functional brain stimulation and mapping, ECS recordings, and SPECT and PET scan studies.
Provide appropriate patient care and detailed observation of clinical manifestations during seizures and other emergencies.
Prepare data-set montages and filter settings, and perform dips to determine the number of seizures.
Conduct walking handoffs with technicians, sharing critical patient data to support patient care.
Complete applicable electronic medical record meaningful-use fields 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.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the patient experience and participate in service recovery.