Neurodiagnostic Tech

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

5h•$28 - $33

About The Position

The EEG Technologist I is an entry- to mid-level position in the neurophysiology department. The technologist performs EEG procedures according to Emory Healthcare policies and procedures, including routine inpatient and outpatient EEGs, ambulatory EEGs, and continuous long-term video hookups and baseline recordings. The role includes work in EMU and ICU settings, following facility and department procedures and ACNS guidelines. The technologist sets up tests, collects patient history, measures, marks, and applies electrodes according to 10-20 guidelines, acquires EEG data, provides technical impressions, and maintains patient safety during clinically significant events. The role also involves observing patients through video recording equipment, documenting relevant clinical events, identifying electrically significant EEG patterns, and communicating critical results according to facility procedures. The technologist monitors recording quality, troubleshoots equipment and artifacts, maintains and prepares equipment and supplies, and communicates pertinent information during shift handoffs. 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 participates in an on-call rotation at designated locations, research projects, conferences, and department in-services or lectures, and earns at least 10 ACE CEUs per year. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Entry-level PC or Microsoft Windows knowledge.
Six months of experience in neurodiagnostics.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience performing EEGs or graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited neurodiagnostic program.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inpatient and outpatient EEGs, ambulatory EEGs, and continuous long-term video hookups and baseline recordings according to Emory Healthcare policies and procedures.
Perform routine inpatient and outpatient EEGs and LTME in EMU and ICU settings according to facility and department policies and procedures and ACNS guidelines.
Set up tests, collect patient history, measure, mark, and apply electrodes according to 10-20 guidelines, acquire EEG data, and provide technical impressions of recordings.
Maintain patient safety during clinically significant events and communicate clinically relevant events and critical test results according to facility procedures.
Observe patients using video recording equipment and ensure camera focus, lighting, and microphone settings support an effective recording.
Document clinically significant events and identify electrically significant EEG patterns.
Monitor EEG recording quality and troubleshoot acquisition equipment to identify and eliminate or monitor artifacts.
Provide pertinent information about pending orders, currently recording patients, and other matters during shift handoffs.
Keep EEG equipment clean, stocked, maintained, and ready for use; monitor and replenish supply par levels.
Complete administrative tasks associated with neurodiagnostic procedures.
Participate in the on-call rotation at designated locations.
Participate in research projects, conferences, and department in-services or lectures, earning at least 10 ACE CEUs per year.
Train under direct technical supervision for procedures where competence has not been achieved; work under indirect technical supervision after completing training and required competencies.
Perform other related duties consistent with patient and technical care for this level.