EEG Technician

Advanced Pain Care • Austin, TX

7d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The EEG Technician will assist the Physician in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care by operating diagnostic equipment to diagnose diseases, injuries, and abnormalities. The role requires the ability to perform or learn diagnostic electromyography testing procedures.

Requirements

• Associates degree in health sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum of one year experience with the methods, equipment and materials used in electromyography.
• Prior hands on patient care.
• Clear and precise communication.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Effectively manages day by organizing and prioritizing.
• Possesses excellent phone and customer service skills and abilities.
• Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.
• Knowledge of general medical terminology.
• Organizational skills and ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Works well independently as well as with a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.) preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs nerve conduction studies on patients following the guidelines and procedures of The American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists under the supervision of a Physician.
• Performs nerve conduction studies on both common and uncommon nerves to aid the Physician in the best studies to reveal abnormalities.
• Recognizes and troubleshoots physiologic and non-physiological artifact and technical issues, while recognizing normal and abnormal results to take the reasonable steps to obtain the best study on the patient.
• Performs Nerve conduction studies independently in routine settings under direct supervision of the Physician.
• Cleans, replenishes, maintains and assures availability of instruments and supplies needed in the EMG Lab.
• Assists Physician as needed during the needle examination and sets up for his procedure.
• Keeps equipment clean and in operating condition, detects instrument malfunctions and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports the needed for major repairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree