EEG Tech - St. Francis Downtown

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EEG Technician works under the direction of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Supervisor and performs various EEG tests. The EEG Tech should have a sound knowledge and proficiency in the use of all Neuro-Diagnostic equipment. The EEG Tech monitors patients throughout the test and documents observations, collects data from various monitors and reports this information to the physician.

Requirements

A High School Graduate or GED equivalent is required.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Sound knowledge and proficiency in the use of all Neuro-Diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

Explain the test to the patient.
Obtain an accurate and concise patient history.
Note patient information, such as seizure types, date of last seizure, other neurologic symptoms, and any medications taken.
Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient's family, Neuro-Diagnostic staff, Laboratory staff, physicians and other members of the hospital staff.
Interact with Neurologists, other physicians, and other staff personnel.
Measure and apply EEG electrodes in an accurate and efficient manner.
Calibrate, evaluate and adjust the EEG instrument to proper technical standards as required.
Put emphasis on sensitivity, time axis, mechanical and electrical baseline in order to obtain top quality EEG recordings.
Record EEG activity using standard montages.
Label all pertinent machine settings and clinical observations on the EEG tracing.
Clean electrodes and equipment.
Maintain work area in an organized, safe and sanitary fashion by cleaning the patient area and by changing the linen for the next patient.