EEG Technician - FT - Days - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs electroencephalograph (EEG) testing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No prior work experience required.
• ABRET Registry Eligible
• Graduate of or enrolled in an Electro-neuro-diagnostic technology program accredited by Commission Accreditation on Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a clinically equivalent program ( i.e. hospital-based program)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in EEG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures and marks patient head using International 10-20 measurement system. Apply electrodes.
• Perform EEG study on Natus XLTEK machine.
• Identify EEG patterns and artifacts. Troubleshoot and correct artifacts. Notify reading physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in monitoring EEG studies in both the ICU and EMU settings following ACNS Guidelines using pattern recognition and EEG terminology to alert and describe to reading Epileptologist at appropriate times.
• Reviews patient's history and educates patient about procedure. Monitors and documents patient's condition and responds to and reports any seizure symptoms.
• Perform a variety of video EEG recordings (Routine / LTM / EMU) showing proficiency in all areas, including the International 10-20 system, and performing the EEG test according to ACNS Guidelines.

Benefits

• Veteran’s Preference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED