EEG Technologist II - Bellevue

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is hiring an EEG Technologist II for its Bellevue location. The successful candidate oversees and performs routine, ambulatory, and bedside EEGs, as well as complex EEG procedures, intraoperative grid hook-ups, and video monitoring using appropriate recording equipment. The role includes maintaining electrode integrity throughout patient hospitalization and archiving and burning patient files in a timely manner.

The technologist prepares patients for testing, administers EEGs, obtains standard recordings, recognizes and addresses artifacts, and uses activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep when appropriate. The position also involves monitoring additional physiological variables when necessary, documenting and archiving patient data, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and supporting continuous video monitoring and intraoperative monitoring such as corticography.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine describes its benefits and wellness package as including financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic employee wellness program. The organization is committed to equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion from a licensed EEG school plus one year of video-monitoring (CCTV-EEG) experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Intraoperative grid hook-up experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Registration by the American Society of Electro neurodiagnostic Technicians (ASET) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct routine, ambulatory, bedside, and complex EEGs, intraoperative grid hook-ups, and video monitoring using appropriate recording equipment.
• Maintain electrode integrity throughout patient hospitalization.
• Monitor EEG supply inventory, alert the Laboratory Assistant or supervisor when supplies are low, and clean and prepare equipment before patient use.
• Detect equipment malfunctions, make minor maintenance adjustments, troubleshoot according to departmental guidelines, and alert the supervisor when an issue cannot be resolved.
• Abstract relevant information from patient clinical records and obtain additional information from the patient or a parent when the patient is a minor.
• Assign EEG numbers accurately and avoid duplicate numbers.
• Archive and burn patient data onto CDs, verify data integrity before deleting files from the hard drive or server, and follow departmental documentation procedures for logs and recordings.
• Familiarize oneself with filing CDs, videos, and recordings.
• Set up continuous video-monitoring patients and surgical grid patients using appropriate montages; understand intraoperative monitoring, including corticography.
• Obtain standard recordings, recognize artifacts, and take appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• Use activating procedures, including hyperventilation, photic stimulation, and sleep, as appropriate.
• Monitor other variables during EEGs, such as electromyograms, electrocardiograms, electro-oculograms, and respiration, when necessary.
• After testing, remove electrodes and gel, clean the patient's head, and wipe down equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks within the applicable time frames.
• Introduce the procedure to patients, explain the EEG test, answer questions, and reassure patients to support cooperation.
• Measure the patient's head, place and check electrodes, and prepare patients according to departmental criteria and techniques to ensure recording integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

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