EEG Technician

Northwell•Glen Cove, NY

1h•$58,540 - $92,650

About The Position

Performs electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings according to established standards and practices as ordered by a Physician. Maintains test recordings and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited or formal certificate EEG program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent certification.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Prior EEG experience.

Responsibilities

Interview patients to assess their current physical condition.
Abstract relevant information for the patient's medical record and obtain additional information from the patient and/or referring Physician as required.
Explain procedures in layman's terms, using professional knowledge to relieve pre-testing anxiety.
Set up equipment promptly to administer the procedure.
Position patients on the examination table and apply electrodes at predetermined measured positions on the head for optimum testing.
Check equipment performance and select predetermined electrode combinations and special combinations as required by the case.
Operate EEG equipment to take tracings, obtain standard recordings, recognize artifacts, and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
Modify recording protocols when EEG abnormalities occur, adding electrodes in standard locations and devising appropriate recording techniques with minimal assistance.
Use activating procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep.
Monitor other variables such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electrooculograms, and respiration.
Recognize and respond to patients’ medical issues and physiological events, including cardiac and respiratory events and seizures, to ensure patient safety and welfare.
Obtain recordings that include any and all abnormal clinical manifestations for Physician interpretation.
May assist a Physician in surgical cases by setting up continuous EEG and video monitoring and obtaining recordings during ECOG and Wada mapping.
Transport EEG equipment to patient rooms and various departments as required.
Perform routine maintenance on EEG equipment, identify malfunctions, and report them to management.
Perform related duties as required.