Registered EEG Technologist
About The Position
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Neurodiagnostic Technician performs routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potential (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring (EMU), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS).
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- No experience required.
- Internal training provided.
- Registration requirement: Neurodiagnostic Technicians must obtain EEG registration within 3-4 years of hire.
Responsibilities
- Performs Electroencephalograms (EEG), Evoked Potential (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring (EMU), and/or Nerve Conduction testing
- Explains testing procedures to patient and family using age-appropriate guidelines
- Accurately takes and documents a pertinent history from the patient or chart
- Enters demographics, history, and other requirements into study information
- Runs study with appropriate documentation on study, observation of patient, troubleshooting equipment and physiological artifacts, distinguishing normal from abnormal and utilizing appropriate resources to perform study
- Evaluates diagnostic data recorded or displayed and reports suspected abnormal findings to the nurse or physician as appropriate
- Recognizes and takes appropriate action to respond to evolving patient care needs
- Maintains equipment and supplies associated with diagnostic testing
- Maintains an accurate archive and retrieval system for original studies
- Maintains a clear and organized workspace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
