Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Specialist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Epilepsy Monitoring Technologist and the Medical Director of the Epilepsy Service, the Epilepsy Specialist II / Neurophysiology Technologist II performs Phase I and Phase II monitoring procedures for patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics. The role performs core Neurophysiology Technologist functions specific to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, monitors patients during special procedures, reviews video/EEG data, correlates clinical and electrographic seizure activity, and archives pertinent monitoring data for future review. The specialist supports invasive monitoring and intraoperative procedures, including recording intracranial and Foramen Ovale electrodes, documenting patient responses during language and motor mapping, and maintaining patient safety during seizures. The role also troubleshoots equipment and technical issues, supports databases and other operational needs, trains and mentors technologists, and may assume daily operational responsibilities during the Chief Technologist’s absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree cannot be substituted with experience.
One to two years of experience as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist I required.
Ability to work on-call, off shift, and weekends as scheduled or needed.
Competence in ACNS standardized ICU / Critical Care EEG terminology.
Ability to edit and create templates and run and manipulate reports, such as the recent study report.
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to competently use Natus-based equipment.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft applications and Excel.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot technical problems independently.
Knowledge of infection control, aseptic, and sterile techniques.
Ability to train others effectively.
Ability to work independently and access studies remotely.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exemplary leadership, communication, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R. EEG T.) credential through ABRET preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all core functions of the Neurophysiology Technologist position.
Prepare and monitor patients for Phase I scalp evaluations and Phase II evaluations using intracranially placed electrodes or grids.
Recognize clinically significant events and electroencephalographic patterns.
Ensure patient safety during clinical seizures and correlate EEG waveforms with clinical seizure manifestations.
Analyze and communicate electrographic changes during Sodium Amytal Injection (Wada testing).
Set up equipment and record intracranial electrodes as patients are implanted in the operating room.
Work efficiently in the operating room when the operative plan changes.
Connect, record, and analyze data from minimally invasive Foramen Ovale electrodes.
Collaborate with intraoperative colleagues on language and motor mapping studies, documenting stimulation settings and patient responses.
Work independently and access studies remotely.
Obtain and maintain MRI certification to record patients in MRI-compatible operating room suites.
Archive clinical and electrographic data for future review.
Encrypt patient files onto removable hard drives.
Notify physicians when patients experience prolonged clinical seizures.
Use head dressing and wrapping techniques to secure invasive electrodes.
Assist with training Neurophysiology Technologists and serve as a resource and role model by training and mentoring junior staff.
Identify and troubleshoot equipment on site and remotely, and identify network or server issues requiring additional support.
May assume daily operational responsibilities during the Chief Technologist’s absence and function as Charge Tech as needed.
Maintain ABRET continuing education requirements for R.EEGT.