EEG Technologist I

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The EEG Technologist I is an entry- to mid-level position in the neurodiagnostic unit or department. The technologist performs EEG procedures according to facility policies and procedures and maintains patient safety during clinically significant events. Communication skills are essential. For procedures where competence has not yet been achieved, the technologist trains under direct technical supervision. After training and completion of required institutional competencies, the technologist works under indirect technical supervision. The position is in the Springdale Neurophysiology Lab. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; possible weekend call shifts are available. This is a safety-sensitive position. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace and requires flu vaccinations.

Requirements

Meet one of the listed EEG pathways: high school diploma or equivalent plus graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited NDT program and current CPR/BLS certification; high school diploma or equivalent plus graduation from a non-CAAHEP formal NDT program and current CPR/BLS certification; high school diploma or equivalent plus RPSGT certification; high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience and completion of the ASET Core Curriculum; high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of clinical EEG/PSG experience; or an associate degree (a higher degree is acceptable).
Required certification: one of the listed EEG pathways.

Responsibilities

Apply electrodes in adherence with the International 10-20 System.
Perform EEG procedures correctly, recognize clinically significant events, and follow facility policies and procedures for critical test results.
Maintain patient safety and communicate with other patient-care support staff during EEG procedures when needed.
Continue learning and applying basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, current HIPAA practices, activation-procedure contraindications, and instrumentation preparation.
Assess patients as related to care, including allergies to electrode-fixation products, movement restrictions, and cognitive function.
Recognize the effects of medications and physiological status on monitored activity.
Explain the purpose of EEG procedures, answer patient questions, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
Maintain correct electrode connections.
Perform basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and identify and eliminate artifacts.
Follow digital-equipment and electrical-safety concepts within the EEG unit.
Apply knowledge of alternate montages, protocols, and equipment settings and their effects.
Follow facility procedures for completing technical EEG reports, charging, and logging patients into files.
Contact supervisory staff as appropriate about problems in the EEG unit, stock supplies, and prepare patient rooms for EEG procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.