EEG Tech

Integrated Medical Services (IMS)•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EEG TECHNICIAN position performs standard and complex electroencephalographic (EEG) procedures, Full Battery Evoked Response procedures, and Computer Spectral Array of EEG activity. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served in the EEG department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development for each age group. The individual must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific group.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environments
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures
Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion
Must have knowledge of and follow HIPAA guidelines and secure Protected Health Information at all times
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited EEG technician program strongly preferred
Active certification by American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists strongly preferred
Two-years' work experience in Neurology preferred

Responsibilities

Performs standard and complex EEGs by measuring the patient’s head, utilizing the International 10-20 Placement System, and applies electrodes to appropriate positions. Measures electrode impedance, calibrates and adjusts EEG machine. Obtains recordings, using activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep. Adapts methods and instrumentation to obtain optimal results based on history, clinical observations and EEG findings.
Maintains equipment, and inventory of supplies. Reorders as necessary. Detects instrument malfunction, makes minor maintenance adjustments, or reports need for major repairs to Clinical Engineering.
Records routine clinical computer-averaged electrical responses to visual, auditory, somatosensory, or other stimuli with evoked response equipment. Recognizes any EP signal change due to electrical artifact, anesthetic effects, temperature, position or perfusion and determines the significant influences of any surgical events on the signal. Implements alternative methods or adjusts acquisition parameters to obtain optimal recordings.
Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient emergency situations.
Summarizes the patient’s neurologic status and clinical history from the chart, patient, or other knowledgeable persons. Explains the recording procedures to the patient and any family members present.
Performs comprehensive analysis of raw and processed EEG using compressed spectral array (CSA).