EEG Technician Adult Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EEG Technician performs Electroneurodiagnostic studies on inpatients and outpatients, providing age-specific care. This role involves clipping and archiving EEG studies, accurately completing patient documentation and database entries, and providing preliminary and final results to medical personnel. The technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and the recording area, troubleshooting malfunctions, and performing specialized tests according to departmental and ASET guidelines. The position requires a strong understanding of EEG equipment, electrode placement, and pattern recognition, with the ability to work autonomously. Compliance with all policies, standards, and requirements for maintaining Protected Health Information (PHI) is mandatory.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited/ABRET recognized EEG program OR High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
2+ years Trained on the job in EEG with minimum of two years of clinical EEG experience (Required)
Math Aptitude (Required proficiency)
Computer skills (Required proficiency)
Good written and verbal communication skills (Required proficiency)
Medical Terminology (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of EEG equipment (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of placement of EEG electrodes (Required proficiency)
EEG Pattern recognition skills (Required proficiency)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with departmental and ASET guidelines for specialized tests on all recording devices without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform Electroneurodiagnostic studies on inpatients and outpatients, including portables.
Provide age-specific care to patients.
Accurately complete charge entry, database entry, and necessary registration forms.
Provide preliminary and final results to other medical personnel upon request.
Maintain equipment and recording area in a clean and operational condition.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
Clip and archive EEG records in a timely manner.
Utilize clinical and technical expertise to perform specialized testing such as carotid endarterectomy setups, WADA testing, EEG with Tilt Table, and EEG with PET scan according to departmental and ASET guidelines without direct supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients.