EEG Technician - Sleep Lab (Days) (PRN)

Tanner Health System•Carrollton, GA

32d

About The Position

The electroencephalographic (EEG) technician uses diagnostic testing procedures with an electroencephalograph machine to measure the electrical activity of the brain, spinal cord, the peripheral nerves, or the somatosensory systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)

Nice To Haves

1 year certificate from a program accredited by the American Society of Electro-neurodiagnostic technologists preferred by not required.

Responsibilities

Prepares for medical procedures by obtaining medical histories and explaining proposes and procedures of the test to be performed.
Conducts electroencephalographic testing and evaluate patterns formed by the brain to assist in the diagnosis of epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, or other brain lesions.
Assist in nerve conduction studies to evaluate electrical potentials from peripheral nerve.
Conducts polysomnograms to identify, evaluate dysfunction in the sleep wake cycles and breathing disorders or arrhythmias during sleep.
Conducts electronystamograms measuring electrical potentials from the eyes to determine between inner ear disfunctions and central nervous system involvement.
Oversees proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
Keeps proper records of tests, results, diagnosis and subsequent patient treatment.
Assists Sleep Lab staff with scheduling of appointments for both Sleep and EEG patients
Assists Sleep Lab staff with distribution and intake of home study testing equipment. Employee will NOT be responsible or take part in the scoring of sleep exams.
Provides exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and other employees. Through the established systems and protocols used to evaluate staff for excellent customer service employee will achieve the set goals.
Responsible for maintaining all professional registrations and certifications
Participates in performance improvement activities by helping to identify, monitor and achieve improvement goals established by the department.
Acts as preceptor/mentor for students and new employees
Knowledgeable of department policies and procedures and standards of care/practice
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of department and equipment
Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision making process for all ages of the population(s) served. Demonstrates ability to communicate appropriately with various ages. Demonstrates ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of the patient served. As appropriate involves family/significant other in the treatment process.
Accurately evaluates self and meets pre-established professional goals
Maintain current CPR or BLS certification
Communicates effectively and therapeutically in health care setting
Demonstrates the ability to set priorities to complete daily assignments
Participates in multi disciplinary patient care conferences.
Participates in continuing education as mandated per policy.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download
Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.