EEG Tech

Kaiser Permanente • Clackamas, OR

115d

About The Position

Provide diagnostic Electroencephalogram services in a hospital or clinic setting: to include EEG record documentation, technical descriptions of EEG recordings, taking a patient history and communication with Neurologists. Other clerical duties as required. Perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW mission and philosophy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Basic Life Support within 1 month of hire.
• Registered EEG Technologist Certificate within 24 months of hire.
• Basic typing skills.
• Completion of an ASET approved program or completion of a formal Electroneurodiagnostic training program and/or prior EEG work experience.
• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
• Able to work as needed for vacation coverage, ill team member and ability to cover sick tech after hours call as needed.
• Able to take call on a rotational basis during the week after hours and weekends for STAT EEGs.
• Flexible with scheduling at different locations and able to float to regional sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Within two year completion of online EEG classes with adequate testing &/or on the job training.
• Seizure pattern recognition, classifications of seizures, mental status evaluations.
• Discriminate between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures and status epilepticus.
• Knowledge of neuro anatomy, cranial nerves and blood supply.
• Basic medical terminology and ability to describe EEG activity with appropriate terminology.
• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Adaptability; flexibility.
• Familiar with adult, pediatric and bedside EEGs.
• Accurately measure and place electrodes using the International 10-20 System.
• Understand use of filters, impedance, sensitivity, time constant calibration, montages.
• Work experience not necessary however experience in related diagnostic fields an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic EEG procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served, to include: routine, urgent emergent and portable in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Perform technically difficult exams, using resources available to complete the exam in a satisfactory manner.
• Prepare patient for examinations.
• Perform record processing, reception, file and clerical functions using computer.
• Restock supplies and maintain cleanliness of work area.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED