EEG Technologist Trainee (EEG Technology Training Program)

University of Minnesota Physicians • St. Louis Park, MN

71d • $25 - $36

About The Position

This position is for placement in the M Physicians Neurodiagnostic Training Program, a one-year clinical and didactic course built to develop and train employees to perform EEG procedures. As a full-time employee, students gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced technologists and other professionals providing care as part of the MINCEP Epilepsy Program. Enrollees are eligible to apply for the ABRET EEG boards to become a registered technologist (R. EEG T.) upon completion of the program. Throughout the year there will be opportunities to work on different inpatient and outpatient procedures. Eligible graduates of the program may be offered advancement to open positions within M Physicians as technologists with continued career development assistance.

Requirements

• Enrollment in M Physicians ABRET recognized Program (EEG Pathway 2) working towards certificate of completion
• BLS Certification
• R. EEG T. within 2 years of employment

Responsibilities

• Complete coursework quizzes and finals according to school schedule
• Track and complete 500 clinical hours
• Taking EEG boards within a year of graduating school
• Prepares patients and equipment for EEG procedure
• Operate equipment to record electrical activity of the brain during the procedure
• Monitors patient respiration, heart, and brain activity during procedure
• Records evoked responses from patient
• Prepare readings for interpretation by a Physician, including annotating and identification of EEG activity
• Performs standard and complex electroencephalographic recordings and evoked potentials in a manner consistent with the standards of care, objectives, and procedures of the EEG Laboratory and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• Assures availability and proper function of supplies and equipment
• Assembles and adjusts equipment
• Cleans, replenishes, and maintains instruments and supplies as needed
• Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies
• Assists other members of the team with cleaning of procedure room and preparation for patient
• Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient care appropriate to the age and state of the patient
• Collaborates with the Physician and other staff
• Respects confidentiality of all information in compliance with HIPPA standards
• Demonstrates ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Healthcare (including vision & dental)
• 401K
• Parking & tuition assistance
• Fully benefit eligible position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed