EEG Technician - Neuro Diagnostics

Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing routine Electroencephalograms (EEG), video monitoring EEG, ambulatory EEG, and portable laptop EEG using digital equipment. It also includes performing Evoked Potentials (EP) procedures such as VEP, SSEP, and BAER with digital equipment. The technician is responsible for assessing physiological data in a timely manner, ensuring accurate analysis of appropriate protocols for Neurologist interpretation.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Electroencephalogram and/or Evoked Potential program.
Demonstrated proficiency in Electroencephalogram and/or Evoked Potential procedures.
Registered Electroencephalogram Technician and/or/Evoked Potential Technician.
BLS required at hire or obtain within 3 months of hire; recertified every 2 years.
To operate various technical instrumentation.
To read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, tracing and recording so as to distinguish abnormalities, detect artifacts and validate the procedure.
To work well with mathematical concepts of normal range and standard deviations as applies to procedure.
To speak effectively in order to communicate with patient and family members.
Ability to trouble -shoot regarding instrumentation and procedure.
Ability to take verbal instruction from physicians, nurses, co-workers regarding technical area of responsibility.
Ability to work with computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Registered or board-eligible Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician preferred.
Evoked Potential (EP) Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs quality Electroencephalograms, video-monitoring EEG, ambulatory EEG, portable laptop EEG with appropriate technical skills.
Performs quality Evoked Potentials procedures with appropriate technical skills.
Utilization of the current Electroencephalogram and Evoked Potential equipment to provide high-quality diagnostic results.
Assesses physiological data in a timely manner that demonstrates accurate analysis of appropriate protocols for the Neurologist interpretation.
Appropriate documentation of patient records for reporting and record keeping.
Obtain and correlate clinical histories and other diagnostic data pertinent to individual age and patient needs.
Consults with Senior Neurodiagnostic Technician or Neurologist on special procedures.
Follows established infection control policies to keep equipment clean and in good operating condition.
Equipment troubleshooting, maintaining supplies in rooms and cleaning the equipment.
Maintains knowledge of Neurodiagnostic procedures and study techniques.
Provides for appropriate patient care, safety, and education, demonstrating Glens Falls Hospital values and behavioral standards.
Performs other related operational duties as needed office/clerical functions.
Collaborates and participates in department meetings, educational and CI programs.