EEG Technician | PRN | Sleep Lab

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center • West Burlington, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To accurately perform and troubleshoot electroneurodiagnostics tests as ordered by a physician. To complete and perform appropriate documentation and charges associated with electronuerodiagnostic tests.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prefer associate degree from an AMA accredited institution or graduate of an approved EEG program
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Responsibilities

• Performs electroencephalogram (EEG) on patients to get a recording of their brain activity through repeated cycles and notify the physician if anything appears wrong.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Obtain patient identification prior to performing the EEG.
• Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient.
• Attach EEG leads to correct areas so that the reading can be performed appropriately.
• Check, test and maintain EEG equipment, making any minor adjustments to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure that test results are uploaded so that ordering physician is able to view.
• Observe the recording to get acceptable test results for the provider to review and interpret.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED