ELECT NEURO TECH I/MVH/PRN
About The Position
The Elect Neuro Technician - I works in the Neurodiagnostic Lab at MVH on a PRN basis with varied hours. The technician independently performs routine and long-term electroencephalograms (EEGs) and evoked potential (EP) procedures within their scope of practice. They must be knowledgeable in EEG, long-term monitoring (LTM), continuous/ICU EEG monitoring (CEEG), and EP procedures, including recognizing clinically significant events and following facility policies and procedures. The role requires professional judgment during exams and effective communication with neurologists and other staff. On-call responsibilities may apply.
Requirements
- High school completion or GED.
- BLS certification.
- R.EEG.T board-eligible.
- R.EP.T board-eligible.
- Knowledge of electrode application, pattern recognition, correlating patient history and clinical symptoms, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, and proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR).
- No prior job-related work experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree.
- Two years of experience in electroencephalograms (EEG) and evoked potentials (EP).
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic-quality EEG procedures as ordered for patients of all ages according to established protocols, and evaluate EEGs and EP studies for technical quality.
- Assist the neurologist with special procedures and medical treatment during emergency situations.
- Obtain clinical history and data to correlate with EEG/EP procedures.
- Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System.
- Implement activation procedures and safety measures according to EEG/EP policies and procedures.
- Identify various types of EEG patterns.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and co-workers; assess learning needs and educate patients and families about procedures according to individual needs.
- Coordinate patient care with other areas to optimize patient time and satisfaction.
- Properly record records, files, and reports; perform clerical duties when necessary; verify a signed physician order is received and corresponds with the billed procedure.
- Maintain equipment in good working condition and know the locations and operation of emergency equipment in the unit.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
