EEG Technician - Part Time/Full Time

NOMS Healthcare•Toledo, OH

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About The Position

This clinical position operates specialized equipment to measure and record electrical activity of the brain, peripheral nervous system, and spinal cord. Work is performed in accordance with NOMS policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws. Effective performance requires independent action under general supervision. The EEG Technician conducts patient consultations, prepares patients, applies electrodes, performs EEG tests, and monitors patients throughout testing. The role includes recognizing and reporting significant findings to physicians without interpreting results or making diagnoses for patients or families. Additional duties include maintaining equipment, scheduling appointments, reinforcing follow-up with physicians, and ordering supplies. The work environment combines office and examination settings and includes frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a respiratory department. The role involves varied physical activity, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, assisting patients, and using manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Work may involve stressful conditions or irregular hours.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent training and experience.
Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologies, or a clear path to certification.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and understand information and ideas communicated by others.
Ability to identify causes of operating errors and determine solutions.
Ability to reason inductively and deductively and think logically.
Ability to manage one’s own time.
Strong customer service skills.
Good medical judgment, including anticipating problems, recognizing new medical issues, and appropriately notifying physicians of new or significant issues.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years’ experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with HIPAA and OSHA rules and regulations.
Conduct pretest consultations to gather and record patients’ medical histories and adjust EEG procedures accordingly.
Prepare patients for EEG tests.
Measure electrode locations according to the Revised Expanded International 10-20 System.
Place EEG electrodes using paste or collodion techniques, as appropriate.
Conduct EEG tests according to standard procedures and laboratory policy.
Monitor patients’ progress throughout tests, including heart rate and breathing.
Observe patients for EEG seizure symptoms, including staring spells, myoclonic jerks, facial twitching, eye blinking, automatisms, and convulsions.
Report patient findings to physicians and notify them of major abnormalities for which immediate review is advisable.
Maintain EEG equipment in good working order and notify the physician of needed parts or repairs.
Schedule testing appointments as necessary and reinforce the need for physician follow-up.
Avoid diagnosing or interpreting EEG results for patients or their families.
Order supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.