EEG Technologist
About The Position
SpecialtyCare is a growing industry leader in intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) services in the US, monitoring over 60,000 cases annually and providing services to over 450 hospitals nationwide. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist is responsible for conducting electroneurodiagnostic procedures on the patient, including assessments, testing, data collection and technical interpretation, and completion of reports and billing forms. Under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Manager, and NeuroCare Director, the technologist performs electroneurodiagnostic studies and tasks at an advanced level. This role involves performing routine and complex procedures to obtain data for diagnosing clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Long-Term Monitoring (CLTM), and Transcranial Doppler (TCD). The position also includes providing training and education support to other technologists and surgical neurophysiologists, gathering and documenting accurate medical information, and communicating effectively with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate CAAHEP accredited END training program or On the Job Training with minimum of One (1) to two (2) years of experience preferred.
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Explain test procedures so they are understood by the patient and any family members who are present using age appropriate guidelines.
- Accurately takes and documents a pertinent history from the patient or chart.
- Perform one of the following END study: EEG, Evoked Potentials or TCD.
- Sets-up patient for appropriate study to include: patient, paperwork, room and equipment.
- Measure and accurately apply recording electrodes in a timely manner, according to the International 10-20 Electrode Placement System.
- Calibrate, evaluate and adjust equipment, optimizing recording and stimulation parameters, to acquire salient data and information.
- Implement appropriate troubleshooting methods, such as adjusting sensitivity, to assure accurate recording of information.
- Keep equipment clean and in proper working order, reporting malfunctions to supervisor and/or manufacturer.
- Performs needed daily maintenance on equipment as required.
- Runs studies with appropriate documentation on study, observation of the patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study.
- Recognizes and takes appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs.
- Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge to different testing situations to include regular participation in the on-call schedule, working independently on 2nd, 3rd and weekend shifts in the Laboratory or ICU.
- Accurately prepare in a timely manner, all records, files and work/technical sheet, including a technical description of the modality recorded, with emphasis on the clinical observations in order to assist the neurologists and/or designated MD with the final interpretation.
- Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures for the patient, room and equipment after each study.
- Uses down time for training, cleaning equipment and reading educational materials.
- Assist new Neurodiagnostic Technologists following completion of training.
- Attend scientific courses and seminars for continuing education as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator, Manager or Corporate staff.
- Lives the SpecialtyCare Values- Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
