EEG Technician CWR

The EEG Technician is responsible for performing all varieties of electro neurophysiology monitoring as part of the Neurology or Epilepsy Surgery Program. This position operates the equipment of the EMU and processes data to be used to generate a report.

• Obtains medical seizure history from the patient including contraindications to proposed treatment.
• Educates patient and family about procedure.
• Monitors patient continuously during procedure, reports seizure activity to the nursing staff, and responds appropriately to patient emergencies.
• Works with neurologist and neurosurgeons using various types of electrodes, patient bedside in the lab as well as in the operating room or other areas in the Medical Center.
• Records electrophysiology data from the patient and makes adjustments, uses special montages as needed, focuses and adjusts camera, recognizes artifacts.
• Performs standard activation procedures to generate report and reviews the data with neurology epileptology physician.
• Provides in service training for staff members.
• Maintains the electrophysiology monitoring unit equipment and network features in working condition and troubleshoots problems.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of program at an accredited EEG school.
• 2 years experience in lieu of EEG school training.

Preferred Education:

• N/A

• In process of obtaining ABRET registration.

• N/A

• EEG, Evoked Potentials, Nerve Conduction.

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 5x8 hours. Weekends and Holidays as needed. On call required. Minimum of 1 year of experience. Must have both inpatient and outpatient EEG experience. Preferred: Familiarity with Natus and Nihon Kohden systems. Patient Population: EMU ICU Pediatric and adult patients.

New Position

• ABRET Certification (EEG)