EEG Tech II

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electroencephalographic (EEG) Tech II (Registered) has passed examination by ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET) and proven competence to obtain credential in electroencephalography (R. EEG T.). The EEG Technologist II has a minimum three years' experience in preforming electroencephalography. The EEG Technologist II provides findings, results, and a descriptive analysis according to facility policy and procedures. Strong well developed communication skills are essential for this position. The EEG Technologist II performs procedures appropriate to their competence and credentials held under general technical supervision. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

3 years EEG Tech experience
REET registration
Associates degree (or equivalent EEG Tech work experience)
Passed examination by ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET)
Proven competence to obtain credential in electroencephalography (R. EEG T.)
Minimum three years' experience in performing electroencephalography
Strong well developed communication skills are essential

Responsibilities

Ensures electrode application in adherence with the International 10-20 System
Knowledgeable in correct EEG performance and recognition of clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results
Maintains the patient’s safety through communication to other patient care support staff during EEG if needed
Continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPPA practices, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use
Performs patient assessment as related to care such as electrode fixation product allergies, movement restrictions, and cognitive function
Knows and recognizes drug and physiological status effects on activity monitored
Communicates appropriately and effectively with the patient and healthcare staff to convey the purpose of the EEG and answers questions regarding the procedure
Understands why and how to maintain correct electrode connections
Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and eliminations
Understands and follows concepts of digital equipment and electrical safety within the EEG unit
Has knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and alternate equipment settings and their effects should be applied
Familiar with the facility policy and procedures for completion of the technical EEG report, charging procedures, and logging the patient into files
Contacts supervisory staff as appropriate for problems within the EEG unit, stocks supplies and prepares patient rooms for EEG procedures
Other duties as assigned