EEG Tech PRN — The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Amberley, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN position involves preparing patients for and assisting neurologists with all technical aspects of EEG testing. The role performs EEG tests as needed by the department/facility, assists with EEG reporting processing, and contributes to all department functions. Key responsibilities include patient preparation, electrode application, performing EEG tests, maintaining safety and infection control, coordinating and preparing EEG studies for interpretation, attending meetings, maintaining records, assisting with performance improvement, and maintaining clinical competencies. The role also involves serving as a preceptor for new employees and performing 24-hour ambulatory EEG studies.

Requirements

High School Diploma/or GED
BLS certification by end of orientation period

Nice To Haves

2 year/Associate Degree
Specialty/Major: Allied Health
CME or ASET EEG certification

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for EEG test; obtains patient history and any contraindications, explains testing techniques, applies electrodes
Performs EEG testing as needed by department and facility
Maintains safety and infection control measures
Coordinates and prepares EEG for interpretation by neurologist
Communicates with neurologist on all aspects of testing and references required
Attends departmental and quality assurance meetings according to departmental needs
Maintains accurate departmental records and files for EEG
Assists in departmental performance improvement efforts
Maintains clinical competencies and credentials and participates in accreditation efforts as required by governing bodies
Serves as a preceptor to new employees
Prepares completed studies for physician interpretation
Performs 24 hour ambulatory EEG studies as requested by the physician and prepares completed studies for scanning and physician interpretation