EEG tech I

American Addiction Centers

5d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The EEG Tech I position is responsible for performing electroencephalographic recordings (routine, video, and portable) and evoked potential recordings. This role also involves assisting physicians with EMGs/NCV. The technician will perform calibrations, montages, and modified montages to ensure quality recordings, archive records by preparing and burning compact discs, and maintain departmental documentation by entering charges, maintaining logs, assigning procedure numbers, and filing reports. Additionally, the role includes maintaining EEG lab supplies, ordering from various sources, keeping the lab clean, and promoting patient safety. Professional growth activities include attending conferences, reviewing literature, orienting EEG students, completing mandatory in-services, participating in external professional activities, and serving as a resource person.

Requirements

• High school education
• 6 months -1 year formal EEG/EP training
• 3-4 years EEG/EP experience
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Typing skills
• Registered in electroencephalography - Associates in role prior to June 1, 2013 have until December 31, 2013 to obtain Registered ABRET status
• CPR certified

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performance of electroencephalographic (routine, video, and portable) and evoked potential recordings.
• Assist physicians with EMGs/NCV.
• Performed according to policy and procedure.
• Performance of standard calibrations, montages, and modified montages for quality recordings.
• Modified montages, in addition to standard montages, to the particular clinical circumstances, including but not limited to the addition of electrodes and devising appropriate recording techniques.
• Performs calibration at the beginning of every recording.
• Records standard montages for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Performance of record archiving.
• Prepares and burns compact discs for storage of digital EEGs.
• Logs all digital data in appropriate log book.
• Maintenance of departmental documentation.
• Enters charges/credits into Care Connection in timely manner.
• Maintains daily log sheets.
• Assigns each recording a procedure number in appropriate log book.
• Files reports when completed.
• Assists in the collection of Process Improvement data.
• Collaborate on research projects with other staff members and neurologists.
• Maintenance of EEG lab/supplies.
• Order supplies from General Stores.
• Order supplies from outside vendors using Lawson.
• Order office supplies from Corporate Express.
• Keep EEG Lab/work area clean.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Professional /Personal Growth Activities.
• Attends one conference/meeting/seminar per year in area of specialty.
• Reviews and shares current literature with other associates.
• Performs the orientation and clinical education of EEG Students.
• Completes all mandatory in-services as documented.
• Participated in external professional activities and organizations related to EEG.
• Accepts membership on committees as assigned.
• Serves as a resource person for other associates regarding EEG and neurodiagnostic testing.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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